Calibration and Diagnostics Engineer

ALTEN; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere & team events

Flexible working

Job summary

ALTEN in Coventry is seeking a Calibration & Diagnostics Engineer to join our Coventry team to support automotive development activities, diagnostics, and calibration tasks. You will troubleshoot powertrain systems and ensure performance targets are met.

Key responsibilities include diagnostics, flashing calibrations, and complex problem solving in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid on-site setup in Coventry.

Qualifications

• Proven background in an automotive development environment with diagnostics experience.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA (or equivalent) and calibration flashing tools.
• Strong experience in issue resolution and structured problem solving.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills.
• Full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle diagnostics and support development testing activities.
• Flash calibrations and DCMs using ETAS INCA or equivalent tools.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support powertrain validation and ensure alignment with development targets.

Skills

Diagnostics experience

ETAS INCA

Calibration flashing tools

Issue resolution

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Experience in vehicle/powertrain development

Automotive processes and standards familiarity

Tools

ETAS INCA

Python

MATLAB

Concerto

Job description

• Clearance: Clearable

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Job Description

As a Calibration & Diagnostics Engineer, you will join our Coventry team to support our activities within the automotive engineering sector.

You will support vehicle development programmes through diagnostics, calibration activities, and complex issue resolution. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in troubleshooting powertrain systems and ensuring performance and compliance targets are met.

• Location: Coventry
• On Site: Hybrid
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Mid- level (3-6 years experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle diagnostics and support development testing activities
• Flash calibrations and DCMs using ETAS INCA or equivalent tools
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues using structured problem-solving methods
• Support powertrain validation and ensure alignment with development targets

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven background in an automotive development environment with diagnostics experience
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA (or equivalent) and calibration flashing tools
• Strong experience in issue resolution and structured problem solving
• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills
• Full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Experience working within vehicle or powertrain development environments
• Familiarity with automotive engineering processes and standards

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of powertrain certification and test environments
• Experience with powertrain homologation requirements
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Concerto)
• Knowledge of FMEA, FMA, Six Sigma or similar methodologies

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed.