Emissions Lab Hardware Engineer (133301)

Emissions Lab Hardware Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking an Emissions Lab Hardware Engineer for a leading automotive manufacturer located in Chelsea, Michigan. Work as part of a team including engineers, union technicians, and mechanics to troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues for emissions chassis dynamometer test cells, SHEDs, and other emissions testing equipment. Perform quality control and calibration activities to satisfy regulatory and internal department requirements, including tracking and documentation. Support new test cell equipment integration to support new regulatory and powertrain testing community requirements. Work on projects to improve test cell efficiencies and throughput. Analyze test results and validate tests to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal criteria.

Responsibilities

- Troubleshoot and resolve test equipment issues for emissions chassis dynamometer test cells, SHEDs, and other emissions testing equipment.

- Perform quality control and calibration activities to satisfy regulatory and internal department requirements, including tracking and documentation.

- Support new test cell equipment integration to support new regulatory and powertrain testing community requirements.

- Work on projects to improve test cell efficiencies and throughput.

- Analyze test results and validate tests to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal criteria.

Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline.

- Minimum of 2 years experience in automotive testing.

- Preferably experience with vehicle or engine emissions testing equipment, including chassis dynamometers, analyzers, instrumentation, sampling systems, data acquisition (National Instrument Devices), PLCs, and Diesel/GDI particulate sampling.

- Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.

- Ability to understand, interpret and analyze data with attention to detail.

- Must be a team player with ability to work with diverse group of engineers, supervisors, and personnel.

- Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple jobs and projects simultaneously.

- Analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis.

- Self-motivated with good communication skills.

- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed to support critical test timelines.

- No driving vehicles.

- No travel.

Preferred Requirements

- 5 years experience working in a testing lab with vehicle or engine emissions testing equipment, including dynamometers, analyzers, instrumentation, sampling systems, data acquisition and Diesel/GDI particulate sampling.

- Familiar with ETAS/INCA and experience using HORIBA analyzer bench software.

- Experience with PEMS and RDE certification, LDV knowledge, data post processing and analysis.

- Familiar with particulate measurement.

- 5+ years of engine test support with an emphasis on test cell instrumentation & facility systems.

- Prior project management training or experience.

Shift: 3rd shift position, working hours are 12:00am - 8:00am.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position. Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.