Senior Testing Engineer - Military Engines

Job Description

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.  
• Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected. 
• Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost. 
• Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas. 
• Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project. 
• Support customers in case of irregularities. Support and troubleshoot field failures.  
• Facilitate communication between customer and different engineering groups.  
• Ability to read and understand controller wiring diagrams and integration including ability to make custom harnesses for vehicle and test benches. Experience at CAN-Bus troubleshooting and monitoring. 
• Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support. 
• Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide. 
• Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support. 
• Maintains daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes 
• Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards. 
• Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast. 
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers 
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. 
• Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct. 
• Perform special projects as required. 

Qualifications

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field. 

• Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology 

• Excellent experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle 

• Excellent experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines 

• Excellent knowledge of engine control units and their operation 

• Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management 

• Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems 

• Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils 

• Excellent project management skills. 

• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills 

• Very strong interpersonal skills 

• Excellent work and time management skills 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time 

• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range 

• Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends 

• U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract 

• Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international 

• Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly 

Preferred: 

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field 

• Knowledge of MTU, Daimler, and Detroit Diesel Controllers 

• Experience with ETAS INCA, MTU Diasys and Xentry 

• Knowledge of test cell automation systems 

• Experience working with authorities/military customers 

• MTU product knowledge 

• Experience in operating fork lift trucks 

• Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton 

• Strong knowledge, experience and skills in installing and repairing diesel engines – especially in confined spaces 

• Proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment 

• Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools 

Additional Information

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