Vehicle Engineer

Are you passionate about diesel engines, vehicle performance, and solving complex engineering challenges in real-world conditions?

We're seeking a Vehicle Test Engineer to support the development and validation of advanced powertrain systems for on-highway trucks. This hands-on role combines vehicle testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and performance validation, offering the opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge diesel engine and powertrain technologies.

If you enjoy being in the field, analyzing vehicle performance, and driving engineering improvements from test data, this is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support vehicle test activities focused on diesel engines, aftertreatment systems, transmissions, and controls.
• Troubleshoot vehicle and powertrain performance issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Install and validate test instrumentation and support electrical troubleshooting activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret vehicle data using CAN-based diagnostic and calibration tools.
• Generate performance reports, graphs, and validation summaries to communicate test results.
• Identify system concerns, escalate issues, and recommend performance improvements.
• Work closely with technicians, drivers, and engineering teams to achieve testing objectives.
• Support remote summer and winter testing programs across North America.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience with engine testing, powertrain testing, or vehicle validation testing .
• Hands-on automotive engineering experience, including instrumentation and data acquisition.

Proficiency with:

• Vector CANape and/or CANalyzer
• INCA
• MATLAB
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage testing activities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering.

Strong understanding of:

• Diesel combustion systems
• Aftertreatment systems and emissions controls
• Engine control systems
• Engineering thermodynamics
• Experience with engine dynamometer testing.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing or testing environment.

Travel & Schedule

This role offers the opportunity to participate in extensive real-world vehicle testing programs.

• Approximately 40% travel annually
• Summer testing season: 6-18 weeks
• Winter testing season: 6-18 weeks
• Typical rotation: 2 weeks on the road / 2 weeks home
• Overtime expected during testing seasons (approximately 200-400 hours annually )

Why Join Us?

• Work on next-generation commercial vehicle technologies.
• Gain exposure to advanced diesel and powertrain development programs.
• Participate in high-profile field testing initiatives across diverse operating environments.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, technicians, and industry experts.
• Play a direct role in improving vehicle performance, quality, and reliability.

Top Skills

✅ Engine Testing

✅ Powertrain Testing

✅ Automotive Instrumentation

✅ CANape / CANalyzer / INCA

✅ Data Analysis & Diagnostics

✅ Root Cause Analysis

✅ Self-Starter / Independent Contributor