Senior Testing Engineer - Military Engines

- 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.