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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for engineering director powertrain in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Engineering Director Powertrain vs Mechanical Engineering Manager?

AspectEngineering Director PowertrainMechanical Engineering Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Mechanical, Automotive, or related fields; often requires experience in powertrain systemsBachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering; relevant certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign, development, and oversight of powertrain systems in automotive or aerospace industriesManaging mechanical engineering teams on product design, testing, and manufacturing processes
Employer & Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, aerospace firms, heavy machinery companiesAutomotive, manufacturing, and industrial equipment companies

The Engineering Director Powertrain focuses on leading powertrain system development and strategy, often at a higher organizational level, while the Mechanical Engineering Manager oversees mechanical teams working on product design and manufacturing. Both roles require strong engineering credentials but differ in scope and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Engineering Director Powertrain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $194,709 per year, or $93.6 per hour.

Engineering Assistant (Fall/Winter Intern) Engine & Hybrid Powertrain Development

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

FEV North America, Inc
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about FEV North America, Incexternal

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Full-time, Other, Internship

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Internship
Description
FEV is a global engineering consultancy providing services within the complete mobility space, including the passenger car and heavy-duty commercial industry. If you are interested in joining a team of experienced engineers developing advanced powertrain systems, that leverage both conventional combustion engines and electrification to address future performance, fuel economy and emissions requirements, FEV is where you want to be.
FEV offers interested students the opportunity to work within highly technical engineering teams that are focused on developing the next generation powertrain systems. Each engineering assistant is assigned an experienced engineer as a direct mentor who provides project tasks, training and guidance. The role engages the engineering assistant in powertrain development through testing and data analysis, as well as project team and customer interaction. The engineering assistant will have the opportunity to participate in internal FEV training and team activities. Based on the benefit for the employee to become deeply involved in a customer project and the opportunity to gain more responsibility as their experience grows, FEV prefers an internship duration of six months to one year. Opportunities to expand involvement into calibration or additional development tasks will be provided to high performing and motivated assistants with the consideration for full time hire at the completion of the internship period. Interested candidates can submit resumes through the FEV career link.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Support test plan creation
  • Project progress tracking and reporting
  • Support of measurement equipment calibration and maintenance as well as planningSupport installation and commissioning of new powertrain test setups, including conventional and hybrid configurations
  • Assist and interact with operations staff in execution of testing tasks
  • Data processing and analysis
  • Support customer hardware and project component inventory and logistics
  • Prepare internal team and customer presentations
  • Ability to support second shift testing if required

Requirements
  • Require the minimum of a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in an Engineering field or other closely related foreign equivalent.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals: fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer
  • Basic understanding of internal combustion engines and aftertreatment systems
  • Skilled in handling MS-Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Basic understanding in MS Excel macro or MATLAB scripting
  • Professional communication skills (oral and written)
  • Must be a motivated team player to perform in fast paced development environment
  • Highly proficient in spoken and written English

Preferred:
  • Experience in engine dynamometer and/or vehicle testing
  • Exposure to engine calibration
  • Hands-on experience with engine hardware engine assembly or rebuilding
  • Knowledge in US legislation for emissions, fuel economy and OBD
  • Familiarity with regulatory language used in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and/or California Code of Regulations (CCR)

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