Engine Systems Engineer – Controls & Calibration

Collabera; Windsor; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Collabera in Windsor, Ontario is seeking an Engine Systems Engineer to lead engine and hybrid control system strategies and drive propulsion control development. You will collaborate across disciplines in a fast-paced environment to deliver robust control solutions.

The role requires a STEM degree, 1–5 years of engine controls/calibration experience, and strong leadership and problem‑solving skills, with emphasis on collaboration and mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited STEM degree from a recognized university.
• 1–5 years of total experience in engine system controls/calibration development.
• Demonstrated technical leadership on propulsion system control and calibration development projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal combustion engine physics, engine regulatory requirements and engine OBD.
• Demonstrated ability in control algorithm development methods.
• Effective problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Demonstrated potential to teach, lead and inspire.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical leadership in engine and hybrid control system strategies.
• Coordinate and deliver individual technical projects and drive them to successful conclusions.
• Support calibration and FE/emissions testing activities as part of propulsion system development.

Skills

Engine controls

Calibration development

Team leadership

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited STEM degree

Job description

The Engine Systems Engineer is responsible for providing strategic and technical leadership in the area of developing engine & hybrid control system strategies. Experience in either propulsion system control development and/or calibration is desired. The candidate should be experienced in engine controls, hybrid controls, engine systems development, calibration and FE/emissions testing. The candidate must be a strong team player, systems focused with interdisciplinary experience & expertise, and willing to work in fast paced environment. The Engine Systems Engineer is responsible for both individual technical project deliverables, coordinating activities and bringing projects to successful conclusions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Systems Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Physics, or any other relevant STEM oriented degree from an ABET accredited university.
• 1-5 years of total experience in engine system controls/calibration development.
• Demonstrated technical leadership on propulsion system control and calibration development projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal combustion engine physics, engine regulatory requirements and engine OBD.
• Demonstrated ability in control algorithm development methods.
• Effective experienced based or analytical problem solving ability.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and teamwork.
• Demonstrated potential to teach, lead and inspire.

The expected base salary range for this position is $30 – $37 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.

The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location.

For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.