Engine Calibration & Testing Engineer

RE:Lab S.r.l.; Reggio Emilia; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company focused on human-friendly technology and complex systems. We are seeking an Engine Calibration & Testing Engineer to contribute to engine development, calibration, testing, and validation activities, with emphasis on performance, calibration parameters, and functional testing.

You will work on internal combustion engine projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize engine behavior and validate results through thorough data analysis and

Qualifications

• Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
• Good understanding of internal combustion engines and powertrain systems.
• Knowledge of engine operating principles, performance parameters, and basic control strategies.
• Interest in engine calibration, development, testing, and validation.
• Ability to analyze technical data and interpret experimental results.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis and testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical approach to technical activities and experimental engineering.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support engine calibration and development activities for internal combustion engines.
• Contribute to the definition, execution, and analysis of engine testing procedures.
• Support the calibration and optimization of engine control parameters.
• Perform functional testing and validation activities on engine systems.
• Collect, process, and analyze experimental data related to engine performance and behavior.
• Support testing activities on engine test benches and other experimental environments.
• Identify technical issues and contribute to troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support engine performance optimization and development objectives.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and analysis results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of calibration and testing methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

RE:LAB is a design and innovation company specialized in shaping the interaction between people and complex technologies.

Since 2004, we have been working on products and systems used daily across the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Our goal is to make advanced technology understandable, safe, and natural to use.

We don’t just design interfaces. We design experiences that bring together design, engineering, human factors, and artificial intelligence. Our multidisciplinary team tackles real-world challenges in highly complex contexts, where quality and reliability are essential.

We partner with global companies when user experience is not a detail, but a critical factor for a product’s success—when adoption, safety, and user trust truly make the difference.

At RE:LAB, we believe technology should feel human. This belief guides the way we work, the design decisions we make, and the relationships we build every day.

Designing human experiences for complex technologies.

Posizione

To strengthen our Automotive Engineering activities, we are looking for an Engine Calibration & Testing Engineer to contribute to engine development, calibration, testing, and validation activities.

The selected candidate will support engineering activities related to internal combustion engines, with particular attention to engine performance, calibration parameters, and functional testing.

The role involves working on engine development and testing projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and contributing to the analysis and optimization of engine behavior.

We are looking for an engineer with a solid technical background, an analytical mindset, and an interest in engine calibration, powertrain development, and experimental testing.

Main Activities

• Support engine calibration and development activities for internal combustion engines.
• Contribute to the definition, execution, and analysis of engine testing procedures.
• Support the calibration and optimization of engine control parameters.
• Perform functional testing and validation activities on engine systems.
• Collect, process, and analyze experimental data related to engine performance and behavior.
• Support testing activities on engine test benches and other experimental environments.
• Identify technical issues and contribute to troubleshooting and problem-solving activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support engine performance optimization and development objectives.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and analysis results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of calibration and testing methodologies.

Requisiti

• Degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
• Good understanding of internal combustion engines and powertrain systems.
• Knowledge of engine operating principles, performance parameters, and basic control strategies.
• Interest in engine calibration, development, testing, and validation.
• Ability to analyze technical data and interpret experimental results.
• Familiarity with engineering analysis and testing methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Practical approach to technical activities and experimental engineering.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Altre informazioni

Schedule: Full- time, 40 hours per week.

Location: Reggio Emilia, on-site

Our Promise

We build technology for people—and that same principle guides how we work together. At RE:LAB, you’ll find more than a role: a place where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and individual perspectives contribute to meaningful innovation.

Our Values in Action

• Integrity first: we act with transparency and responsibility in every decision, project, and interaction.
• Diversity as a strength: different backgrounds and viewpoints help us solve complex problems better.
• Inclusion by design: we encourage open dialogue and create space for everyone to contribute.
• Growth mindset: we support continuous learning and professional development through real projects and shared expertise.

Ready to shape the future of human–machine interaction?

Join a team that values both advanced technology and human connection.