What are the responsibilities and job description for the Powertrain Test Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
The Engine Laboratory conducts dynamometer-based tests on gasoline and diesel engines. Test categories include engine development and durability, powertrain calibration, heavy-duty gas/diesel engine certification, and engine cooling system tests.
The Test Engineer interacts with requesting activities to ensure that their testing requirements are understood/documented and the engine set-up throughout testing and disposition of engine is a quality event.
Position Duties:
• Project Management
• Process driven approach, capable of managing complex installations which will require detailed design work
• Test engineering as it pertains to,
• Single point of contact specific to test room operation
• Troubleshooting support for site maintenance
• Identifying and implementing operational efficiency opportunities
• Support of powertrain development assisting in detailed data analysis and test validation
• Process development / optimization
• Test methodology development
• Support powertrain emissions development and problem resolution
• Support development of various powertrains through the design of test procedures / facilities / equipment to efficiently and effectively develop the product
• Support the development of new equipment / test methodologies required to meet new emissions and fuel economy requirements
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
• 1 years of experience in Powertrain calibration/development and testing
• Working knowledge of internal combustion engine (gas and diesel)
• Working knowledge of internal fluid flow mechanics
• Working knowledge of basic chemistry
• Working knowledge of basic heat transfer properties
• Fundamental programming skills (Matlab, LabView, other) desired
• Data analysis experience
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in DEARBORN,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $30 - $37
