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Engine Test Engineer

La Grange, IL 60526

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: Ab219073925 Compensation: $90000-100000 / year

Job Description

Title: Engine Test Engineer

Location: La Grange, IL

Overview: Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Benefits from day 1 and almost 100% coverage! In addition to 11 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacations, 401K, etc.
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 15% bonus
Work status: US Citizenship or Green Card required

Job Summary: As a Performance Engineer, you will work on the development and testing of engines and aftertreatment systems, in addition to the calibration, validation, and development of modern engine and emissions control systems. You will assume a significant role, as part of a team, with increasing emphasis on testing, analyzing, identifying, and applying engineering techniques to solve problems and making recommendations.

Job Duties:

  • Test and verify engines, fuel systems, and aftertreatment systems on test engines and field applications
  • Engine and system level performance to optimize engine performance and after-treatment hardware
  • Plan and manage engine testing, DOE, combustion recipe development, data collection and processing for steady-state, transient, cold, altitude, and emissions certification
  • DFMEA of product, system, and/or technology problems and recommending appropriate action, owning problem resolution, and documenting results
  • Support engine build and field service groups
  • Product development and continuous improvement issue management

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field with 2-3 years of experience performing engine test and validation in the heavy machinery, automotive, or equivalent industry; OR Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or closely related field with 1-2 years of experience performing testing and validation in the heavy machinery, automotive, or equivalent industry
  • Experience/familiarity with heavy duty diesel engines
  • Ability to lead/drive resolution of complex technical issues
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data to make decisions related to engine performance and emissions

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Amy Badal
Technical Recruiter

Amy Badal is a seasoned Senior Recruiter passionate about connecting with individuals across diverse industries and various career stages. With an impressive 7-year tenure at Sterling, Amy has become an invaluable asset to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.

Amy's journey in recruiting spans over 11 years, during which she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her fascination with working alongside people from different backgrounds and professional levels has driven her successful career.

As a Senior Recruiter, Amy thrives on collaborating with candidates and hiring partners in the railroad industry. She relishes the chance to contribute to their career growth and the overall success of the organizations she serves. Amy's ability to understand each individual's unique needs and aspirations allows her to make insightful and tailored placements that benefit both parties.

One of Amy's most valuable pieces of advice is never to burn bridges and always maintain high professionalism throughout the hiring process.

As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you’ve got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now. 

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