Powertrain Emissions Test Engineer

Location United States Start and end date 19 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2027 Indicative hourly rate $50 – 51/hr Respond by 16 Oct 2026 Skills Test execution, Data collection, Research and development, Engineering support, Data analysis, Test Equipment, Modelling, Engineering, Diagnostic, RegulationTest execution, Data collection, Research and development, Engineering support, Data analysis, Test Equipment, Modelling, Engineering, Diagnostic, Regulation View all ### **Role summary / purpose** The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Powertrain Testing \- Lab Operations function at the R\&D Michigan site. Reporting to the Manager of Operations – Central Lab Ops, the person in this role will support the Powertrain Testing department's objective to ensure testing readiness. ### **Key responsibilities** * Test Execution: engine, powertrain, or vehicle chassis dynamometers and emission analyzers. * Compliance Validation: Verify test results against Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and certification procedures (such as FTP, HWFE, and US06\). * Data Analysis: Analyze emission outputs, particulate matter (PM), and fuel economy data to optimize engine performance. * Troubleshooting: Diagnose equipment or vehicle anomalies in controlled test cells and environmental chambers. * Support on site teams to ensure facilities are supporting current and new R\&D activities, including Battery Development \& Testing, Prototype Development, Powertrain Testing (Full Vehicle and Component Level), Purchasing, and IT \& Security. * Provide Engineering Support for Powertrain Testing Operations. * Oversee and resolve problems associated with R\&D testing equipment. * Support daily operations and problem solve those issues and develop countermeasures. ### **Requirements – education \& experience** * Bachelor's degree in engineering. * Understanding of propulsion systems and CFR Emission Testing Requirements. ### **Required skills** * Proficiency with data acquisition tools (Panel 4, ETAS or Hioki) and modeling platforms. ### **Nice\-to\-have / preferred skills** * Professional Engineering License (PE). * Proficiency in reading electrical and mechanical prints. ### **Employment details – type, location, hours** Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week Travel Required: No Remote Work: Not allowed **Requirements** ---------------- ### **Skills** * Test execution — Intermediate * Data collection — Intermediate * Research and development — Intermediate * Engineering support — Intermediate * Data analysis — Intermediate * Test Equipment — Intermediate * Modelling — Intermediate * Engineering — Intermediate * Diagnostic — Intermediate * Regulation — Intermediate ### **Languages** * English — Professional working proficiency