General Motors

Calibration Engineer

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Milford, MI 48381Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Extensive hands-on experience developing, validating, and releasing propulsion calibrations to program timing.
  • Proficiency with calibration and data-acquisition tools such as INCA/ETAS and vehicle CAN data-recording systems.
  • Deep understanding of complex propulsion control systems and subsystem interactions.
  • Proven ownership of complex calibration deliverables and successful issue resolution under timing and quality pressure.
  • Experience collaborating across design, validation, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently resolve unusual or ambiguous issues.
  • Ability to balance detailed technical analysis with program priorities and timing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead propulsion calibration for ETC/Torque Security functions across assigned programs, ensuring alignment with GVDP timing.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to establish calibration strategies, priorities, and test plans.
  • Ensure compliance with Master Calibration requirements throughout program timelines.
  • Mentor junior calibration engineers on best practices and issue resolution.
  • Act as the primary calibration lead for feedback from the CTF fleet, addressing comments and suggestions.
  • Triage and resolve calibration issues through root cause analysis and effective communication.
  • Support vehicle development trips and essential calibration activities that meet deliverables.
  • Engage in special support initiatives regarding emerging field issues and critical calibration challenges.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Access to advanced testing and analysis tools to enhance professional skills.
  • Mentorship opportunities to guide junior engineers and improve team capabilities.
  • Participation in cross-functional collaboration, fostering diverse skill growth.
  • Potential to influence and drive significant projects within the organization.
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role:

The ETC & Torque Security Calibration Specialist is a senior calibration engineer who leads complex calibration and issue-resolution activities for the Calibration Program Execution Team by shaping calibration strategies, planning and running tests, analyzing vehicle and CAN data, and delivering validated calibrations to program milestones. You will work closely with lead calibrators and cross-functional development and validation teams, serve as the go-to technical lead for CTF fleet feedback and special-support issues, and drive problems from initial triage through root cause and resolution. You will also communicate risks and recommendations to technical forums, share best practices, and coach calibration engineers—balancing hands-on technical execution with program-level priorities in both daily work and emerging launch support.


What You’ll Do: 

  • Lead propulsion calibration for ETC/Torque Security functions across assigned programs, from strategy and test planning through validation and release to GVDP timing.

  • Partner with lead calibrators, TRB technical specialists, development, validation, and manufacturing teams to establish priorities, test plans, and calibration strategies.

  • Ensure calibrations meet Master Calibration requirements and program milestones.

  • Mentor calibration engineers on ETC/Torque Security methods, tools, issue resolution, and best practices.

  • Serve as the accountable calibration lead for CTF fleet comments and related feedback.

  • Triage issues, lead root-cause analysis, coordinate resolution, and communicate status, risks, and next steps clearly.

  • Support vehicle development trips and other activities needed to meet calibration and program deliverables.

  • Lead special support efforts, including emerging field issues, launch-critical concerns, and cross-program calibration challenges.

  • Design and execute tests using advanced data analysis to identify calibration and design improvements.

  • Provide clear technical summaries, recommendations, and calibration risk assessments for TRB and other forums.

  • Explore AI and advanced analysis tools to improve calibration generation and execution

Impact: This role provides clear ownership for complex ETC/Torque Security topics and special-support initiatives, helping the team:

  • Respond quickly and effectively to high-visibility CTF and calibration concerns.

  • Maintain consistent, high-quality calibration content across programs and milestones.

  • Elevate team capability through senior-level technical guidance and coaching.

  • Reduce launch risk through earlier issue detection, stronger root-cause analysis, and faster resolution.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): 

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. 

  • Extensive hands-on experience developing, validating, and releasing propulsion calibrations to program timing. 

  • Proficiency with calibration and data-acquisition tools such as INCA/ETAS and vehicle CAN data-recording systems. 

  • Deep understanding of complex propulsion control systems and subsystem interactions. 

  • Proven ownership of complex calibration deliverables and successful issue resolution under timing and quality pressure. 

  • Experience collaborating across design, validation, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently resolve unusual or ambiguous issues. 

  • Ability to balance detailed technical analysis with program priorities and timing. 

  • Clear, concise communication skills with engineering, leadership, and external partners. 

  • Ability to mentor and influence others without formal authority. 

  • High accountability, independence, initiative, and follow-through. 

  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, propose solutions, and drive workstreams through closure. 

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): 

  • Master of Science in a relevant engineering discipline. 
     

  • Broad familiarity with calibration software and analysis tools beyond the core toolset, and demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools as needed. 
     

  • Experience leading cross-program troubleshooting efforts, TRB activities, or similar forums. 
     

  • Strong background in advanced test design, data analysis techniques, and calibration optimization. 

 

  • Broad understanding of different hardware design and release processes, the function of the hardware components, and the physical interactions of the hardware to a greater system within an engine or transmission. 

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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