The posting
Job Description
- Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.
- Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected.
- Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.
- Coordinate, support and perform commissioning and testing of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.
- Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project.
- Support customers in case of irregularities. Support and troubleshoot field failures.
- Facilitate communication between customer and different engineering groups.
- Ability to read and understand controller wiring diagrams and integration including ability to make custom harnesses for vehicle and test benches. Experience at CAN-Bus troubleshooting and monitoring.
- Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.
- Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.
- Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.
- Maintains daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes
- Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards.
- Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.
- Mentor and train less experienced engineers
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
- Perform special projects as required.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing and calibrating combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
- Excellent knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
- Excellent experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
- Excellent experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
- Excellent knowledge of engine control units and their operation
- Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management
- Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
- Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
- Very strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent work and time management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time
- Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range
- Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends
- U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract
- Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international
- Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field
- Knowledge of MTU, Daimler, and Detroit Diesel Controllers
- Experience with ETAS INCA, MTU Diasys and Xentry
- Knowledge of test cell automation systems
- Experience working with authorities/military customers
- MTU product knowledge
- Experience in operating fork lift trucks
- Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton
- Strong knowledge, experience and skills in installing and repairing diesel engines – especially in confined spaces
- Proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment
- Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
