Emissions Certification Test Engineer

Come join the Technical Safety & Regulatory Compliance team where we are committed to doing what's best for our customers. Be a part of a team filled with bright, resourceful and determined employees who play a vital role in regulatory development, certification and compliance activities.

We're looking for people who thrive in a fast paced environment, deliver as a way of life and are inspired to make a positive impact. Team members are expected to establish effective working relationships, founded on trust and transparency, with our internal and external partners. Sound judgment, excellent communication skills and the ability to drive decisions through consensus and influence change are a must.

The Emissions Certification Test Engineer is responsible for the preparation and testing of emissions certification vehicles. This includes but not limited to:

• Complete aged catalyst temperature profile testing, confirm validity, and publish final histogram
• Create vehicle buildup work-order and submit to garage for sea level & high altitude testing in accordance to the specified certification build configuration
• Resolve test vehicle issues, request vehicle updates and acquire parts as needed
• Load vehicle calibrations (module flashes) and run associated vehicle update procedures
• Coordinate mileage accumulation activities for test vehicles
• Create & submit chassis dynamometer test requests and review resulting data
• Post final test reports into internal corporate databases
• Generate, maintain and post vehicle maintenance logs
• Managing fleet of certification vehicles
• Supporting other compliance requests with test data, as needed

This is an onsite position at the Chelsea Proving Grounds, in Chelsea, MI. Occasional off shift/weekend test support may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

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  Bachelor of Science in Engineering

  
  
  
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  Minimum FIVE (5) years of experience in automotive testing (with an emphasis on emissions or fuel economy testing) is required

  
  
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  Demonstrated organizational/tracking skills. This position requires tracking multiple vehicles through a complex testing process.

  
  
  
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  Must have strong computer skills with a focus on data analysis (MS Excel and data processing/analysis tools)

  
  
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  Knowledge of North American emissions regulations, testing and certification processes/procedures.

  
  
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  Ability to work onsite with non-bargaining unit and bargaining unit personnel in labs and garages

  
  
• Strong interpersonal skills required for interacting with powertrain and vehicle development teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hybrid and/or Electric vehicle testing experience is a plus
• Propulsion system calibration or aftertreatment system experience is desired
• Experience with vehicle diagnostics and Controller Area Network (CAN) data collection
• Exposure to corporate software applications (test request/processing system, calibration tools & applications, etc.)