Senior Development Engineer

MAHLE is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.

However, as a global company, MAHLE offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website

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SUMMARY

Lead engine performance and emissions development projects involving gasoline and diesel engine testing on an engine dynamometer test bed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead, plan and execute engine performance and emissions development and durability programs

Conducting a detailed thermodynamic analysis of engine performance and emissions test results, prepare technical reports, papers and presentations based on those results

P-V diagram analysis for combustion burn rates, mean effective pressure determination, etc

Heat transfer analysis for emissions aftertreatment light off assessment, coolant system heat rejection, etc

Emissions aftertreatment system performance and efficiency analysis using regulated certification drive cycles

Concisely summarize test results and data to a reportable format, make recommendations / direct future test plans based on information in these reports

Support engine dynamometer test cells with work instructions and test plans that can be used by the technicians to properly set up and execute the scope of a given project

Ensure that the test equipment used during each engine test program that he / she is involved with is properly calibrated, meets customer accuracy and repeatability requirements

Analyze gasoline and diesel engine performance and emissions technology trends and market demand to plan projects and understand customer requirements that will drive future business

Lead and participate in department continuous improvement activities, including process improvement, efficiency improvement and development of data analysis techniques

Train and mentor junior engineers / interns on department processes and required technical skills to assist in their career development

Collaborate with department manager and / or program management staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost, and timing for engine development quotes

Leads quoting activities for customer requests involving gasoline, diesel or electrified powertrain development or durability testing

Maintain a working knowledge of new engine testing technologies that may improve testing operations and increase department efficiency

Communicate effectively with project management staff to ensure that project budget, timing and quality requirements of his / her portion of the program scope are being satisfied

Prepare project reports, in Microsoft Powerpoint or Word format, for management, clients or potential clients

Employees duties are not limited to those stated above, but are inclusive of any tasks assigned by supervisor / manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, automotive, or equivalent engineering field is required. Master’s in mechanical, automotive, or equivalent engineering field is a plus

Six or more years of related experience

In depth knowledge of internal combustion engines and testing techniques

Work effectively with a variety of people such as; management, design, calibration and technical staff, as well as customers and supplier representatives

Ability to recognize new business opportunities

Logical and methodical approach to tasks

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Presentation & public speaking skills

Familiarity with industry standard calibration tools preferable (ATI Vision, ETAS Inca, ETAS ASCMO)

Experience with advanced plotting packages preferable (Uniplot, MDA, Concerto)

Experience with both gasoline and diesel engines

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