Job Summary

Job Title: Functional Vehicle Test Engineer

- Hands‑on vehicle and engine testing supporting on‑highway diesel truck validation.

Must have engine, or powertrain testing experience.

Focus on hands-on instrumentation, data logging, troubleshooting, and performance validation. Seasonal travel is required for this position for Summer and Winter testing. This is a heavy travel position (in-vehicle testing): 10–18 weeks for summer testing and 10-18 weeks of travel for winter testing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Execute vehicle, engine, and powertrain testing for on‑highway trucks

- Install and troubleshoot instrumentation (thermocouples, strain gauges, sensors)

- Log, analyze, and validate engine/system performance data

- Perform system‑level troubleshooting and root cause analysis

- Use Vector tools (CANape, CANalyzer) for diagnostics and data analysis

- Generate daily test reports, graphs, and validation documentation

- Communicate work orders and directions within a union environment

- Support remote testing during seasonal travel periods

MUST‑HAVE SKILLS

- Vehicle, engine,



or powertrain testing experience

- Hands‑on automotive instrumentation

- Data logging and analysis

- CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe)

- Self‑starter; able to work autonomously

NICE‑TO‑HAVE

- Diesel engines and aftertreatment systems

- Chassis or towable chassis dynamometer testing

- MATLAB or INCA

- FMEA experience

- Truck or heavy‑duty vehicle background

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, or Controls Engineering (or equivalent experience)

- Entry‑level to early‑career engineers; internships acceptable

- Comfortable working in a union shop environment

- Willingness to travel ~40% annually

WORK ENVIRONMENT

- On‑site engineering lab and vehicle test facilities

- OT during testing seasons (paid at straight rate)

- This is a heavy travel position (in-vehicle testing)

- 10–18 weeks for summer testing and 10-18 weeks of travel for winter testing.

📌 Functional Vehicle Test Engineer (México)
🏢 Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
📍 México