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Senior Testing Engineer - Military Engines

cieloprojects · Graniteville, SC, us
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• 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.  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  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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