Powertrain Calibration Engineer

1 week ago


Dearborn, United States EPITEC Full time

This Diesel Powertrain Calibration Engineer position involves evaluating, assessing, testing, & optimizing vehicle attributes.


  • Modify vehicle and powertrain calibrations to meet attributes including emissions, drivability, performance, diagnostics, fuel economy, and NVH. This can be on vehicles and/or in engine dynamometer test cells
  • Responsibilities could include specialization in Engine combustion setpoints, SCR Aftertreatment operation, DPF Regen Mode operation and temperature control, CAN communications, and diagnostics calibration meeting requirements based on robust statistical metrics
  • Perform data analysis and regress model calibrations with large data sets & communicate conclusions
  • Interface with software algorithm suppliers (internal and external) to evaluate new features prior to development process
  • Calibrate and sign-off features for future model year Diesel programs
  • Document progress and methods used to calibrate & validate features within assigned responsibility
  • Use models and simulation to reduce testing and optimize powertrain calibrations
  • Position may require travel to remote development locations (Arizona/Canada/Colorado/Florida) for vehicle testing – approximately 2 weeks per trip and 3 trips per year


Skills Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, BSAE, BS Chemical Engineering, BSE Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering)
  • Strong problem-solving skills to drive resolution of sophisticated system issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent data analysis capabilities, including statistical knowledge
  • Team player who excels in a collaborative and cross-functional environment
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Valid Driver’s license required


Skills Preferred:

  • 5+ years experience of powertrain calibration with vehicle and/or dyno testing
  • Master of Science in Engineering; Electrical, Mechanical, or similar
  • Proficient with Matlab and Calibration Tools including ETAS and/or ATI
  • Understanding of Emission Regulatory requirements, including OBD
  • Demonstrated ability to create or invent solutions to new or changing requirements
  • Ability to read and understand powertrain control strategies (C-code & model-based)
  • CAE experience with modeling/simulation to calibrate and optimize engine control features
  • Comprehensive knowledge of internal combustion engines (especially diesels) and effective engine and vehicle test methods


Experience Required:

  • Strong problem-solving skills to drive resolution of sophisticated system issues
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent data analysis capabilities, including statistical knowledge
  • Team player who excels in a collaborative and cross-functional environment
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Valid Driver’s license required


Education Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, BSAE, BS Chemical Engineering, BSE Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering)


Education Preferred:

  • Master of Science in Engineering; Electrical, Mechanical, or similar



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