Powertrain Calibration Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in BEV/eMotor calibration
  • Strong communication skills for both independent and collaborative work
  • High level of analytical skill and creativity
  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
  • Experience with disciplined test plans and verification processes
  • Strong understanding of Powertrain systems

Responsibilities

  • Support calibration development for motor control in Electrified Propulsion Systems
  • Document and validate BEV/eMotor results through comprehensive test plans
  • Present calibration findings to lead calibrator and senior management
  • Participate in or lead a Center of Excellence team in relevant areas
  • Coordinate validation test plans with other functional leads
  • Assist in dyno commissioning and post-validation activities
  • Ensure calibration objectives are met through data post-processing

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Hands-on involvement in cutting-edge electrification technologies
  • Engagement in impactful projects contributing to future vehicle design
Full Job Description
Description

The BEV/eMotor Calibration Engineer is responsible for supporting calibration development relative to motor control in the Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) from first dyno, into early mule vehicle to production on the next generation of Electrified Propulsion Systems.
  • The scope of responsibility spans the application and optimization of control systems into production for all Hybrid and BEV Propulsion Systems.
  • The engineer will document and justify all BEV/eMotor validation results and calibration changes through rigorous validation test plans - both on dyno and in vehicle.
  • The engineer will present results to lead calibrator and Sr. Management as appropriate.
  • The engineer will participate or lead the Center of Excellence team for their functional areas.
  • They will coordinate validation test plans for calibration merges with other functional leads.
  • The engineer will support dyno commissioning and first-run activities, thorough work breakdown structure execution and post-processing of data to ensure BEV/ emotor calibration functional objectives are met.
  • This individual will have also demonstrated the ability to work will with others.

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 Years BEV/ eMotor calibration experience
  • Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and with others
  • High level of analytic ability and creativity
  • Ability to balance work effectively on multiple issues
  • Action a disciplined test plan and verification process to ensure quality calibrations are released.
  • Must have strong knowledge of the Powertrain system.
  • Knowledge of control system development tools such as Matlab Simulink and GT Power
  • Experience in Powertrain Control solutions development (powertrain control algorithms, On-board Diagnostics/OBD, embedded software)
  • Knowledge of fundamentals of eMachines and Power Electronics and electrification power flow
  • Experience in engine/transmission design and development and/or Powertrain Systems Engineering
  • 2 Years calibration experience in electrified propulsion or electric motor calibration

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