Engine Calibration Engineer

Speed-Engineering-Solutions; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Speed Global in Pune, India is seeking a hands-on Engine Calibration Engineer to develop, optimize, and validate calibration strategies that meet performance, fuel efficiency, reliability, and emissions targets.

You will calibrate fuel injection and ignition timing, develop ECU maps, run dynamometer tests, analyze data, and collaborate with hardware, software, and controls teams to deliver robust engine solutions and support vehicle integration.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile or related Engineering disciplines.
• Experience in engine calibration, engine testing, performance optimization, or powertrain development.
• Strong understanding of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), combustion fundamentals, thermodynamics, and engine performance.
• Hands-on experience in engine calibration, engine mapping, and ECU tuning activities.
• Experience with ECU calibration tools and engine management systems.
• Good understanding of fuel injection systems, ignition systems, air-fuel ratio control, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience working with engine dynamometers, test benches, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to analyze engine performance data and identify calibration improvements.
• Knowledge of engine control strategies and real-time control systems.
• Understanding of engine thermal management, cooling systems, and exhaust gas temperature monitoring.
• Experience in steady-state and transient engine testing.
• Familiarity with calibration validation, reliability testing, durability testing, and performance characterization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret test results and develop data-driven engineering recommendations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including controls, software, testing, and mechanical engineering.
• Good technical reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and engineering validation methodologies is preferred.
• Experience in gasoline, diesel, hybrid, UAV, off-highway, or industrial engine applications will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate engine calibration strategies to meet targets.
• Calibrate engine parameters such as fuel injection, ignition timing, air-fuel ratio.
• Develop ECU calibration maps for various conditions.
• Plan and execute engine dynamometer testing and validation.
• Prepare calibration reports and engineering documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with hardware/software teams.
• Support field testing and engine integration activities.
• Analyze test data to identify performance gaps.

Skills

Engine calibration

Engine testing

Powertrain development

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical/Automotive

Tools

ECU calibration tools

Engine management systems

Data acquisition systems

Job description

• Develop, optimize, and validate engine calibration strategies to achieve performance, fuel efficiency, reliability, and emissions targets.
• Perform calibration of engine operating parameters including fuel injection, ignition timing, air-fuel ratio, throttle response, and speed/load characteristics.
• Develop and fine-tune ECU calibration maps for various engine operating conditions.
• Optimize engine performance across different environmental and operating conditions such as altitude, temperature, load, and transient events.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of engine performance issues and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute engine dynamometer testing, calibration validation, and performance characterization activities.
• Perform engine testing under steady-state and transient operating conditions.
• Analyze engine performance parameters including torque, power, fuel consumption, exhaust temperatures, and thermal behavior.
• Support durability, reliability, endurance, and validation testing programs.
• Work on ECU calibration, engine management systems, sensor integration, and actuator control strategies.
• Develop and optimize control strategies for fuel delivery, ignition control, throttle management, and engine protection functions.
• Troubleshoot engine control and calibration issues using diagnostic and data acquisition tools.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, controls, and systems teams to resolve engine and ECU-related issues.
• Configure and operate engine data acquisition systems for testing and calibration activities.
• Analyze test data to identify performance gaps, abnormal operating conditions, and optimization opportunities.
• Prepare calibration reports, test reports, validation summaries, and engineering documentation.
• Support engine integration, prototype development, vehicle/system integration, and field testing activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers, testing agencies, and cross-functional engineering teams for engine development programs.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations for performance improvements.
• Mentor and support junior engineers in calibration, testing, and validation activities.

Skills and Experience Required:

• BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Automotive, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Experience in engine calibration, engine testing, performance optimization, or powertrain development.
• Strong understanding of Internal Combustion Engines (ICE), combustion fundamentals, thermodynamics, and engine performance.
• Hands-on experience in engine calibration, engine mapping, and ECU tuning activities.
• Experience with ECU calibration tools and engine management systems.
• Good understanding of fuel injection systems, ignition systems, air-fuel ratio control, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience working with engine dynamometers, test benches, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to analyze engine performance data and identify calibration improvements.
• Knowledge of engine control strategies and real-time control systems.
• Understanding of engine thermal management, cooling systems, and exhaust gas temperature monitoring.
• Experience in steady-state and transient engine testing.
• Familiarity with calibration validation, reliability testing, durability testing, and performance characterization.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret test results and develop data-driven engineering recommendations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including controls, software, testing, and mechanical engineering.
• Good technical reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and engineering validation methodologies is preferred.
• Experience in gasoline, diesel, hybrid, UAV, off-highway, or industrial engine applications will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

ability of engine calibration Improvement in engine reliability and operational robustness