LER TechForce

Powertrain Engineer

LER TechForce Tucson, AZ

Powertrain Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Powertrain Engineer to work onsite for our client in the Tucson, AZ area. This opportunity is for an engine designer, powertrain engineer or mechanical engineer who can support the testing, new product development and calibration of new production engine systems. This is a direct hire opportunity.


Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been collaborating with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn


What you will be doing:

The primary responsibilities for the Powertrain Engineer are to design, test, develop and troubleshoot propulsion systems for the company and customers.

  • Developing engine systems and sub systems
  • Design and develop new engines
  • Run engines on the dyno and calibrate EFI system maps
  • Write test plans
  • Write test reports
  • Interface with the customer and support them with their questions about the engine package design
  • Travel to customers site and support engine diagnostics (international travel is common)
  • Diagnose failure modes
  • Propeller analysis
  • Thermal analysis
  • Vibration damping design
  • Documentation, drawings, and test reports as requested


What you will need to be successful:

Essential:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Field
  • Engineering or Physics
  • Masters or PhD in Engine Systems or similar is a plus
  • Experience with engine design (preferably 2 stroke)
  • Experience with engine tuning and EFI calibration maps
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Scientific Process
  • Knowledge of combustion process and thermodynamics
  • Basic understanding of engines (2 stroke and 4 stroke)
  • MATLAB experience
  • National Instruments data acquisition hardware and analysis


Technical Competencies:

  • Engine Design
  • Engine Simulation
  • Ancillary system and muffler design
  • EFI Calibration
  • Dyno Testing
  • New Product Testing & Evaluation
  • Combustion Analysis
  • Experience using GT Power (GT Suite)
  • Experience using Solidworks
  • Experience using revision management software (Solidworks Vault)


What you will get:

  • Full benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • Accrued PTO & standard holidays
  • 401K with a match
  • Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
  • Relocation Assistance Available
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering
  • Industries

    Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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