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Data Acquisition Engineer

Stellantis
United States, Michigan, Auburn Hills
Nov 06, 2026

The Data Acquisition Engineer is responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle test data related to powertrain, chassis, and durability performance. The role combines hands-on vehicle testing, instrumentation, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and engineering data analysis to support vehicle development, simulation, modeling, and component validation activities. The successful candidate will have a passion for automotive engineering and vehicle testing, with hands-on exposure to data acquisition, instrumentation, and data analysis. They will be comfortable working in a laboratory and vehicle test environment, collecting high-quality data, troubleshooting instrumentation, and supporting durability and development programs through accurate testing and analysis.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform powertrain and chassis data acquisitions on test vehicles.
  • Conduct hands-on vehicle evaluations, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
  • Install, configure, and utilize diagnostic tools, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Collect, reduce, validate, and analyze vehicle test data.
  • Ensure data quality and fidelity for engineering decision-making.
  • Generate technical reports and document findings.
  • Present results and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.
  • Coordinate activities with drivers, mechanics, technicians, and test personnel.
  • Conduct competitive vehicle benchmarking and performance comparisons.
  • Support real-time simulation, vehicle modeling, and component-level testing through data collection and reduction activities.

Basic Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related degree field
  • Entry-level candidates will be considered; minimum of 1 year of experience
  • Exposure to automotive testing, instrumentation, or laboratory environments
  • One or more years of experience in vehicle road load data acquisition and measurement activities
  • Familiarity with measuring vehicle loads, displacements, accelerations, pressures, and related physical parameters
  • Experience working with instrumentation and sensors, including accelerometers, displacement transducers, load cells, pressure transducers, or similar devices
  • Ability to review and validate collected test data to ensure accuracy and data integrity
  • Basic understanding of durability testing and data analysis methodologies
  • Experience with Wheel Force Transducers (WFTs) is a plus


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • Experience designing, developing, or integrating transducers and instrumentation systems.
  • Hands-on experience with vehicle road load data acquisition systems.
  • Working knowledge of vehicle chassis, suspension, driveline, and related vehicle systems.
  • Experience using nCode or similar engineering data analysis software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex test data.

The Data Acquisition Engineer is responsible for acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting vehicle test data related to powertrain, chassis, and durability performance. The role combines hands-on vehicle testing, instrumentation, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and engineering data analysis to support vehicle development, simulation, modeling, and component validation activities. The successful candidate will have a passion for automotive engineering and vehicle testing, with hands-on exposure to data acquisition, instrumentation, and data analysis. They will be comfortable working in a laboratory and vehicle test environment, collecting high-quality data, troubleshooting instrumentation, and supporting durability and development programs through accurate testing and analysis.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform powertrain and chassis data acquisitions on test vehicles.
  • Conduct hands-on vehicle evaluations, troubleshooting, and root cause investigations.
  • Install, configure, and utilize diagnostic tools, sensors, and instrumentation.
  • Collect, reduce, validate, and analyze vehicle test data.
  • Ensure data quality and fidelity for engineering decision-making.
  • Generate technical reports and document findings.
  • Present results and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership.
  • Coordinate activities with drivers, mechanics, technicians, and test personnel.
  • Conduct competitive vehicle benchmarking and performance comparisons.
  • Support real-time simulation, vehicle modeling, and component-level testing through data collection and reduction activities.



At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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