About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Combustion and Emissions Systems Engineer to join a thermal & fluid systems engineering team in Seymour, IN. This early-career role uses analytical and experimental approaches (modeling, controls, and test methods) to answer questions about combustion, emissions, and energy-conversion system performance and to support product decisions. This is an on-site role with flexibility; relocation assistance is available. Start date: June 2027.

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What You’ll Do

• Investigate product, system, and technology issues related to combustion, emissions, and thermal/fluid behavior; recommend corrective actions and document results.
• Execute analysis and experimental test plans using modeling and test tools (GT‑Power, Fluent, Converge, ACCEPTS, ECM in-loop test benches, emissions data systems).
• Support calibration, data capture and analysis (Calterm, CDAT, DARTS, test-data calculation and storage).
• Contribute to product development processes (PPP, PPT, VPI, VPC, ESW, FEP) and apply established engineering standard work.
• Translate stakeholder needs into verifiable system requirements; develop and negotiate acceptance criteria.
• Participate in verification & validation activities: design experiments, interpret results, and produce technical recommendations.
• Own moderately complex problem resolution and support continuous improvement of processes and tools.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and technicians to support project execution.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a STEM field (ME preferred) — required.
• Entry-level / Early Careers: within two years of completing your highest degree.
• International students (F-1) must have approved CPT or OPT before assignment start.
• Familiarity or coursework with combustion, emissions, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer.
• Hands-on or academic experience with modeling/simulation and test tools is preferred (examples: GT‑Power, Fluent, Converge, CFD, ACCEPTS).
• Basic exposure to control systems, ECM calibration tools, and emissions testing preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, written and verbal communication, and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with MS Office is preferred.
• Preferred: internship, co-op, student employment, or project experience in a relevant technical discipline.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: Seymour, Indiana (IN) — on-site with flexibility.
• Employment type: Exempt — Entry Level (Full-time).
• Salary range: $67,200 — $100,800 per year.
• Relocation assistance: Yes (as offered by Confidential Client).
• Start date: June 2027.
• Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Confidential Client participates in E‑Verify and will verify employment eligibility as required by law.

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Key Skills & Tools

• Principles of combustion and emissions science
• Thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer
• GT‑Power, Fluent, Converge, CFD workflows
• ACCEPTS, ECM calibration tools, Calterm
• Test planning, data acquisition, DARTS, CDAT
• Statistical methods, DOE, regression, ANOVA
• Systems thinking, requirements engineering, V&V

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third‑party recruiting platform and may match you to additional relevant roles.
• You will apply directly for a position with Confidential Client; Careertakes helps manage the process and ensures transparency.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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