Trainee Powertrain Control Engineer Jobs Near Me

Position Overview

Seeking a Test Engineer to support the EA4 Powertrain Control Unit department, focusing on validation and testing of engine controllers, battery management systems, and hybrid (HEV) control units. This role is responsible for ensuring proper system communication and functionality within the vehicle—not calibration or tuning.

The position follows the V-model development process and requires experience in electrical hardware validation, software/system integration, and network communications.

Key Responsibilitie

• sDevelop and execute test plans and procedures to evaluate powertrain control systems and component
• sPerform validation testing for engine controllers, battery management systems, and HEV control unit
• sEnsure proper communication, signal integrity, and functional outputs within vehicle system
• sCreate data settings, test specifications, standards, and schedule
• sPrepare and set up test equipment (including oscilloscopes and data acquisition tools
• )Conduct moderately complex testing and document results, conclusions, and observation
• sVerify testing accuracy and determine if additional testing is require
• dAnalyze and interpret test results to predict performance and potential failure mode
• sProvide product/design data and recommend improvements based on analysi
• sIdentify issues, develop countermeasures, and propose design change
• sCommunicate findings through written reports and formal presentation
• sSupport project assignments within FICU or TCU area

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Additional Responsibilities / Work Environme

• ntPerform vehicle-level validation and real-world testing, including travel t
• o:Denver (high-altitude testin
• g)Los Angeles/Death Valley (canyon and extreme environment testin
• g)Interface regularly with Japan-based counterpar
• tsParticipate in driver training and obtain testing certifications (TRC track licens
• e)Maintain a valid driver’s license in good standi
• ngWork schedule varies (typically 40 hours/week, with some weeks up to 50–60 hours based on project deman

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Required Qualificati

• onsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineer
• ingOR 6+ years of relevant experience in lieu of deg
• reeMinimum 5+ years of test engineering experience within a related specialty a
• reaExperience developing test plans, procedures, and validation strateg
• iesStrong understanding of electrical systems, software integration, and/or network communicati
• onsExperience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and data acquisition syst
• emsAbility to analyze test data and generate clear, concise technical repo
• rtsValid driver’s license and ability to qualify for vehicle testing certificat

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Core Competen

• ciesApplies engineering principles and analytical tools to evaluate design feasibi
• lityEnsures components meet design acceptance criteria, performance targets, and regulatory/internal stand
• ardsDemonstrates strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify root ca
• usesCommunicates technical results effectively to cross-functional t

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Key

• NotesFocus is on validation and system communication, not engine tuning/calibr
• ationHands-on role requiring vehicle testing and t
• ravelStrong emphasis on data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collabor