Powertrain Validation Engineer

Title: Powertrain Validation Engineer

Description:

• STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple Powertrain Validation Engineer. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in Michigan for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm. STG will provide immigration and permanent residency sponsorship assistance to those candidates who need it.

Position Description:

Test & Bench Ownership

· Execute diesel fuel injector development and validation testing across multiple engine programs.

· Develop, implement, and execute first-time capable tests for hardware development and validation on diesel injector benches.

· Lead diagnosis and resolution of issues that occur during test setup, execution, and post-test investigations.

· Track and report test status, issues, and risks to support program milestones and decision making.

· Ensure all testing is conducted in accordance with GM safety, quality, and procedural standards.

Data, Tools & Virtualization

· Create, maintain, and utilize post-processing tools (e.g., MATLAB) to assure data quality and improve test efficiency.

· Analyze data to optimize test plans, reduce test time, and support virtual model development and correlation.

· Identify and implement data reduction opportunities, including standardization of data sets and automation of routine analysis tasks.

· Contribute to the migration of lab-based activities to virtual methods, partnering with analysis and virtualization teams.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

· Collaborate with facilities, technical specialists, calibration teams, hardware release engineers, and other stakeholders to improve process and test efficiency.

· Participate in the pursuit of test reduction and elimination, working with design, analysis, and program teams to identify where physical testing can be streamlined, replaced, or virtualized.

· Support continuous improvement of standard work, procedures, and documentation for diesel injector bench testing.

Leadership & Mentoring

· Train, mentor, and develop new engineers and co-ops/rotators on bench operation, safety, and standard work.

· Provide technical guidance on diesel fuel injector function, test methods, and data interpretation to peers and partners.

Required Skills & Experience

· Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine knowledge (diesel or gasoline).

· Demonstrated drive for results in a laboratory or development environment.

· Strong planning and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple test activities in parallel.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, build peer relationships, and work independently with minimal direction.

· Proven ability to prioritize work and resources, balancing urgent program needs with long-term improvements.

· Proficient with computer and data acquisition systems used in test environments.

· Experience in data analysis to optimize testing, assess hardware performance, or support model correlation.

· Experience using and creating MATLAB scripts for data analysis and post-processing.

-Experience in Diesel injector / engine test development and bench operation

-Planning, setting up, executing, and troubleshooting component and subsystem tests on -dedicated benches and related test equipment.

-Data acquisition and analysis using engineering tools

-Proficiency with test data acquisition systems plus creating/maintaining MATLAB scripts for post‑processing, automation, data reduction, and supporting model correlation/virtualization.

-Applied diesel engine and fuel system knowledge

-Understanding diesel engine operation, injector function, common‑rail systems, and how test results tie into calibration, hardware performance, and validation decisions.

-Analytical, practical, independent but still collaborative, and energized by taking complex hardware setups and raw data and turning them into reliable, well-understood, repeatable results

Preferred Skills & Experience

· Experience with AVL PUMA/IndiCom and ETAS INCA software.

· Exposure to engine calibration in test cell and/or vehicle environments.

· 5 years of experience in automotive engineering with engine development or testing.

· Hands-on experience with engine dynamometer setup and testing.

· Experience with diesel engine function, architecture, and subsystems, including high-pressure common-rail fuel injection.

· Hands-on experience with diesel injector or common-rail bench testing (flow, leakage, spray characterization, durability, etc.).

Work location - Laboratory Testing Facility, PPE requirements to be on site and access areas of the facility

Additional Information :

Hybrid (4 days in office, Friday at home optional)

Resume Submittal Instructions: Interested/qualified candidates should email their word formatted resumes to Ms. rama.narayanan@stgit.com /or contact her at 248.712.6731.

In the subject line of the email please include: First and Last Name – Powertrain Validation Engineer

Corporate Information:

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