Dev/Research Engineer 2

This position supports the work group by validating drivetrain systems, turning test data into engineering insight, and identifying product risks that influence design decisions and support NPI/CPI execution. A typical day involves coordinating with design, controls, and lab teams to plan validation work, execute drivetrain tests, review data, troubleshoot issues, and document results.

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Position: Test Engineer
Location: Mossville/Chillicothe (Peoria), Illinois
Duration: 12 Months of contract

Role:
This position supports the work group by validating drivetrain systems, turning test data into engineering insight, and identifying product risks that influence design decisions and support NPI/CPI execution. Its work directly improves drivetrain performance, durability, reliability, quality, and delivery against program cost and schedule commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with design, controls, and cross-functional teams to define validation requirements and influence design decisions.
• Plan, prepare, and execute drivetrain component and system validation testing.
• Prepare and instrument test units, including test setups and data acquisition needs.
• Analyze complex test data, compare results to requirements, and identify performance gaps.
• Apply system-level thinking to evaluate component interactions and tradeoffs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues during testing.
• Perform inspections, failure analysis, and support structured root cause investigations.
• Support NPI/CPI build events, validation activities, and issue resolution.
• Document test procedures, results, and conclusions in clear technical reports.

 
Day to day:
A typical day involves coordinating with design, controls, and lab teams to plan validation work, execute drivetrain tests, review data, troubleshoot issues, and document results. The role balances hands-on test activity with engineering analysis, cross-functional communication, and follow-up actions that support NPI/CPI programs and product quality
 
Top 3 Skills:

• Drivetrain or powertrain mechanical systems knowledge
• Complex data analysis and engineering interpretation
• Failure analysis and root cause investigation

 
Additional Technical Skills:

• Product validation and test planning/execution
• Laboratory system-level testing
• Test instrumentation and data acquisition
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues

 
Education & Experience Required:
BS or MS with 02-04 years of experience
 
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