Engine Performance and Fuel Economy Technical Lead
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Engine Performance and Fuel Economy Technical Lead
Location
Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Apply by
August 15, 2026
Applicants
0
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Job Description
| The Engine Performance and Fuel Economy Technical Lead is a specialized role focused on advanced engine performance analysis and optimization. This position requires demonstrated experience in dynamometer (dyno) testing and/or the application of advanced simulation and optimization techniques to address complex industrial challenges. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal combustion (IC) engine modeling and simulation, with expertise in heat transfer, performance optimization, and fuel efficiency improvement. A solid understanding of engine dyno testing, calibration, and control systems is essential. The candidate should also bring practical experience in combustion, chemical kinetics, fluid dynamics, design optimization, and engine testing environments. In addition to technical expertise, this senior role requires leadership capabilities, including mentoring and developing junior engineers and leading innovation initiatives. The candidate will play a key role in ensuring the consistent application of engineering methodologies and driving continuous capability growth within the virtual engineering (VE) team, particularly in the areas of engine performance and fuel economy.
The responsibility of the technical lead will include, but not limited to:
- Air path model development and simulation
- Turbocharger system modeling
- 1D core engine perfomance modeling and development
- Cold and Hot end lines
- Sensor locations
- Catalyst light off strategies
- Fuel map generation
- Combustion system model development
- Control strategies logics
- Identify current gaps in Engine modeling methodologies and develop plans for methodology development
- Fast run model and Real Time model development for virtual control
- Follow up team progresses and review technical reviews
- Build and/or implement Standards
- Train and coach and provide technical support to engineers | | | --- | --- | | Basic Qualifications: | | --- | |
The responsibility of the technical lead will include, but not limited to:
- Air path model development and simulation
- Turbocharger system modeling
- 1D core engine perfomance modeling and development
- Cold and Hot end lines
- Sensor locations
- Catalyst light off strategies
- Fuel map generation
- Combustion system model development
- Control strategies logics
- Identify current gaps in Engine modeling methodologies and develop plans for methodology development
- Fast run model and Real Time model development for virtual control
- Follow up team progresses and review technical reviews
- Build and/or implement Standards
- Train and coach and provide technical support to engineers | | | --- | --- | | Basic Qualifications: | | --- | |
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, as accredited by ABETS or ABET equivalent, is required.
- Minimum 7 years' experience and demonstrated excellence in applying advanced 1D CFD tools to IC engine combustion simulation and optimization
- 2 years working experience in experiment, dyno test or vehicle tests
- Thorough knowledge of the English language including both written and oral communication
- Strong analytical and technical background in engine performance data, fluid flow, heat transfer and numerical methods.
- Thorough knowledge of commercial codes such as GT-Suite, Wave and AVL Boost
- General knowledge of commercial CAD packages including NX and Teamcenter and Catia
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Master Degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics or chemistry (combustion area)
- Familiar with engine calibration, HIL, engine control and its influence on engine combustion and performance optimization is plus
- Experience n CFD-3D field
- Documented history of advancing the state of the art in some area of modeling, simulation, optimization of IC engine combustion
- Good skill in programming
- DFSS certification
- High proactivity and problem solving attitude
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and simulate air path models and turbocharger systems
- Perform 1D core engine performance modeling and development
- Analyze cold and hot end lines, sensor locations, and catalyst light-off strategies
- Generate fuel maps and develop combustion system models
- Define control strategies and logic for virtual control
- Identify gaps in engine modeling methodologies and develop improvement plans
- Develop fast run and real-time models for virtual control
- Review team progress and technical reviews
- Build and implement engineering standards
- Train, coach, and provide technical support to engineers
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- as accredited by ABETS or ABET equivalent
Skills Required
1D CFD toolsIC engine combustion simulationGT-SuiteWaveAVL BoostNXTeamcenterCatiaMicrosoft OfficeDynamometer testingEngine calibrationControl systemsHeat transferFluid dynamicsChemical kineticsLeadershipMentoringCommunicationAnalytical thinkingHILEngine controlCFD-3D fieldProgrammingHigh proactivityProblem solving attitude
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