Powertrain Calibration Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA

• $95K — $115K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
  • Experience in automotive calibration, preferably with EV or electrified powertrains.
  • Strong understanding of electric vehicle systems such as BMS, charging, and thermal management.
  • Experience with vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication protocols.
  • Hands-on experience in model-based embedded software development.
  • Solid foundation in control theory related to automotive systems.
  • Experience in testing, validation, and calibration of automotive features.

Responsibilities

  • Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation activities for vehicles and components.
  • Own and deliver high-quality calibration for specific features like eLocker.
  • Increase calibration readiness and maturity through program milestones up to SOP.
  • Supervise CAN/LIN communication implementation at the vehicle level.
  • Flash control units and maintain vehicles with the latest software.
  • Collaborate in creating the validation plan with the validation engineer.
  • Analyze test results and propose calibration improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electric vehicle technology.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and industry experts.
  • Hands-on involvement in vehicle development from concept to production.
  • Contribution to significant milestones in electric powertrain programs.
Full Job Description
Activities:
  • Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation activities at vehicle and component levels.
  • Own and deliver calibration for specific features (e.g., eLocker) with on-time, high-quality releases.
  • Increase calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones up to SOP in accordance with Client processes.
  • Supervise and ensure correct implementation of CAN/LIN communication at the vehicle level.
  • Flash control units and maintain test vehicles with the latest software releases.
  • Contribute with the validation engineer at the numerical and physical validation plan creation
  • Analyze test results versus design requirements and propose calibration or control improvements.
  • Debug embedded EVCU SW models and support issue resolution.
  • Propose corrections and improvements to Simulink models and control strategies.
  • Ensure smooth data/command exchange between xCUs impacting the powertrain and proper HMI behavior (physical/visual).
  • Monitor and support implementation of PWT benches aligned with project needs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with controls teams, suppliers, and chief engineers; lead/organize technical meetings.
  • Track and resolve issues with suppliers and internal partners within area of expertise.
  • Draft test reports and provide feedback at the end of each development phase.
  • Communicate any test failures, delays, or interruptions to the validation engineer (Notice by an incident report)
  • Control the test report done by the laboratory and write the test report should be released

Tools & Software:
  • INCA
  • MDA
  • MATLAB / Simulink
  • CANalyzer
  • CDA
  • PowerCal

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering.
  • Experience in automotive calibration (EV or electrified powertrains preferred).
  • Strong understanding of EV systems (e.g., BMS, charging, thermal management, torque control).
  • Experience with vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
  • Hands-on experience with model-based embedded software development.
  • Solid foundation in control theory.
  • Experience in testing and validation of automotive features and calibration of in-vehicle functions.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working on production vehicle programs through SOP.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware or vehicle prototyping.
  • Familiarity with Client processes, tools, or vehicle platforms.
* Ladders Estimates

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