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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.

The Engine, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Powertrains group at FEV North America, Inc is seeking a Project Engineer with specialization in internal combustion engine and hybrid powertrain systems. This Project Engineer position is an opportunity for the right candidate to experience state-of-the-art powertrain technology and get involved in a wide range of development tasks that move application solutions from concept to production.

As a Project Engineer specializing in the development of both conventional and hybrid powertrains, you will be responsible for supporting testing programs that are focused on a wide range of development activities, including calibration, aftertreatment system development, performance evaluation and certification. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing test plans, supporting test cell debug and issue resolution, test execution, data processing and evaluation, and reporting and customer communication. Working with highly motivated individuals from across the globe on a variety of powertrain systems and markets, the Project Engineer will be able to increase their scope of experience with technology used across the globe. This Project Engineer position requires a highly motivated individual with an eagerness to learn and make a positive contribution. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Support the installation and commissioning of new powertrain test setups, including conventional combustion engine and hybrid configurations.
• Support the identification and implementation of necessary connections, measurement points and instrumentation to support testing efforts.
• Coordinate and execute the testing of engines, aftertreatment systems and powertrain systems on dynamometer or in application.
• Analysis of measured parameters and system performance relative to project targets.
• Support the calibration and validation of electronic control unit parameters to satisfy program objectives.
• Summarize findings and prepare presentations/reports for internal and customer review.
• Manage customer hardware and project component inventory and logistics.
• May involve work onsite at customer facilities, vehicle test trips to support ongoing development programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field, Masters preferred. 
• 1 to 3 years of experience in engine, vehicle and/or powertrain testing.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and internal combustion engines.
• Strong knowledge of CI and SI combustion processes.
• Strong knowledge of aftertreatment systems.
• Professional communication skills (oral and written English).
• Must be a motivated team player to perform in fast paced development environment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience using commercially available calibration and development tools (i.e., ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape/CANalyzer, Matlab/Simulink).
• Exposure to engine and aftertreatment calibration concepts and calibration tools. 
• Exposure to base engine, aftertreatment and/or hybrid electronic control system strategies, knowledge on software logic implementation and control system functionality.
• Knowledge of control strategies employed on Bosch and/or GPEC controllers.
• Knowledge of hybrid powertrain systems.
• Exposure to US emission regulations and certification test procedures. 
• Exposure to US OBD regulations and monitoring approaches.
• Hands-on experience with engine hardware - engine assembly or rebuilding.
• US citizen or Permanent Residence a plus.

 Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities