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Safety Performance Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

DOE The Safety Performance Engineer is responsible for leading the safety development activities for their assigned vehicle programs to ensure all identified safety functional objectives are achieved.

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PACCAR Inc

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Thermal Performance Engineer

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DOE Job Summary Our client is looking for a Thermal Performance Engineer to ensure vehicle functional objectives are achieved and recommend actionable solutions to the Product team. In this role, you ...

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Pack Performance Engineer

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Battery Systems / Pack Engineering Reports to: Head of Battery Systems Engineering (or Pack ... Drive BMS and Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) integration, ensuring pack performance data and limits are ...

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Pack Performance Engineer

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We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium ... Pack Performance Engineer Battery Systems / Pack Engineering Department: Battery Systems / Pack ...

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Senior Performance Engineer

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$138K - $206K/yr

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Pack Performance Engineer

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$130K - $160K/yr

Own performance-attribute definition and specification across the battery system * Build and ... Partner with powertrain, controls, and vehicle integration teams to keep requirements and ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for vehicle performance engineer in the United States is $60.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.28 and $68.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vehicle Performance Engineer vs Powertrain Engineer?

AspectVehicle Performance EngineerPowertrain Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical EngineeringBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and optimization of vehicle systemsDesign and development of engines, transmissions, and related components
Industry UsageAutomotive manufacturers, racing teams, vehicle testing firmsAutomotive manufacturers, engine suppliers, research labs
Common Search/ComparisonVehicle Performance Engineer vs Powertrain Engineer

Vehicle Performance Engineers focus on optimizing overall vehicle dynamics, handling, and efficiency, while Powertrain Engineers specialize in engine and transmission systems. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and often collaborate, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and focus within the automotive industry.

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Infographic showing various Vehicle Performance Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $125,019 per year, or $60.1 per hour.

Safety Performance Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI • On-site

Georgia IT
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Job description

Role name: Safety Performance Engineer

Work Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)

Start date: Immediate availability.

Rate: DOE

 

Job Description:

The Safety Performance Engineer is responsible for leading the safety development activities for

their assigned vehicle programs to ensure all identified safety functional objectives are achieved.

They are responsible for supporting impact script development, identifying design enablers,

executing component and full vehicle test plans.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Safety development, supporting safety target setting and vehicle-level test plan execution;

·         Specifically, for vehicle crash regulatory and third-party ratings.

·         Support the vehicle integration and validation process by owning safety performance,

leading the attribute teams, supporting safety tech clubs, and executing vehicle programs.

requests.

·         This engineer will influence the designs and investigate vehicle issues to determine the

root cause, issue the appropriate documentation for issue resolution, and lead the team

when an issue crosses multiple vehicle disciplines.

·         Be responsible for physical and component testing, planning, vehicle build, pre-test

preparation and execution from concept through launch, including interacting with CAE

team for virtual validation assessments.

·         This position requires some travel to Chelsea Proving Grounds.

·         The Safety Performance Engineer must possess strong technical acumen, exceptional

communication and organizational skills.

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A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION WITH A VISION OF DELIVERING SIMPLE AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX PROBLEMS WITH INTEGRITY. OUR GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE ALL THIS IN A COLLABRATIVE APPROACH WITH ALL PARTIES INVOLVED IN DELIVERING SOLUTIONS/PRODUCTS.

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It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Alpharetta, GA, US

Year founded

2007

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