Engine Calibration Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 3-5 years (or Master’s with 1-3 years) experience in gasoline spark ignition engine calibration
  • Solid understanding of internal combustion engines and advanced engine control strategies
  • Expertise in complex optimization techniques for engine calibration
  • Proficiency in data acquisition, processing, and analysis of engine mapping data
  • Familiarity with calibration tools, emissions development, and current engine technologies
  • Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Generate optimal engine calibrations to meet performance, control stability, fuel efficiency, and emissions targets
  • Set up and manage engine sensors and actuators under both steady state and transient conditions
  • Conduct hardware and systems testing while supporting specialized engine test requests
  • Plan and coordinate day-to-day dynamometer testing activities, including test plan and timeline development
  • Analyze complex engine mapping data to troubleshoot performance and calibration issues
  • Collaborate with technicians and laboratory engineers to evaluate new engine and powertrain technologies
Full Job Description
Core Engine Calibration Engineer

The Calibration Engineer is responsible for generating optimal base engine calibrations meeting all the program objectives in terms of performance, control stability, lowest fuel consumption whilst minimizing the engine out and tailpipe emissions levels. The setup and control of all engine sensors and actuators for all engine operating conditions under both steady state and transient engine operation is part of the responsibilities.

The Calibration Engineer is also responsible for conducting engine hardware and systems testing and supporting all other teams with their standardized and specialized engine test requests.

The responsibilities will be carried out across all the different propulsion system concepts and will include varying levels of electrification of the driveline.

The Calibration Engineer will plan and coordinate day to day activities of an engine and powertrain dynamometer and does include collaboration with technicians and laboratory support engineers. In addition, test plans and timelines will be developed, and reports generated to communicate the status of the program to the larger development and management teams. Evaluations will occur with new engine hardware and powertrain technologies for future and carry over applications.

The Calibration Engineer will analyze and solve complex system problems as they relate to engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, and base engine calibration development. The Calibration Engineer will manipulate and utilize large and complex sets of engine mapping data.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree with 3-5 years of experience in the development and calibration of gasoline spark ignition engines; or a Master of Science in
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 1-3 years of experience in the development and calibration of gasoline spark ignition engine
  • Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines
  • Strong expertise and knowledge of engine control strategies and complex optimization strategies
  • Data acquisition experience collecting and processing data
  • Working knowledge of engine analysis and calibration tools, emissions development, engine technologies and competitive products
  • Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
  • Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

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