Testing Engineer - Military Engines

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Testing Engineer-Military Engines

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• Support, 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.
• Prepare, support and perform commissioning 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.
• 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 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field;
  or 7 years of engineering experience testing combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
• “Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”

• Strong knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
• Experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
• Good knowledge of engine control units and their operation
• Good knowledge of using a Computer, Copier, Phone, Cell Phone, Fax
• 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
• Good project management skills.
• Good organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong work and time management skills
• Strong 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
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field
• Knowledge of…