Senior Engine Calibration Engineer - Vehicle Drivability

Fortil; Bologna; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An engineering company located in Bologna is seeking a skilled candidate for engine calibration and optimization, focusing on vehicle drivability. This role involves collaborating with development teams and ECU suppliers to manage engine performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least 3 years of related experience, proficiency in MATLAB and engine calibration tools, and a willingness to travel. Join us and contribute to innovative automotive projects in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Competenze

• At least 3 years of experience in engine calibration for gasoline engines.
• Proficient in English with good motorcycling experience.
• Knowledge of automotive electronics components.

Mansioni

• Calibrate pedal maps and drivability filters for optimal performance.
• Conduct performance tests and analyze results.
• Collaborate with EMS suppliers on engine control software.

Conoscenze

Engine calibration

Drivability optimization

MATLAB

Problem-solving

Data modeling

Formazione

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

ETAS INCA

AVL Concerto

Descrizione del lavoro

Fortil is an engineering company founded in 2009. We support our partners in the success of their technical projects in various fields such as Industry, IT or Healthcare.

Today we are more than 2,700 employees spread over 13 countries. Working with us means working in an ambitious team, within a multicultural and international context!

Our ambition is to contribute to building a more responsible, communal and inclusive world for our employees and clients.

Role Overview

The candidate will be part of the Engine Management team, responsible for engine calibration and optimization with a particular focus on vehicle drivability, both on the bench and on the road. The role involves collaborating with the development team and ECU suppliers to define and fine‑tune specific engine control functions. The candidate will be responsible for managing, analyzing, and optimizing various aspects of engine performance, applying advanced calibration and simulation tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Pedal map definition and calibration of drivability filters to optimize the interaction between the engine and vehicle behavior.
• Engine braking control to improve stability and response during deceleration.
• Fine‑tuning of idle control, launch strategies, and torque reserve management to ensure optimal performance in various driving conditions.
• Fuel transient compensation to improve engine response during rapid acceleration and deceleration.
• Fine‑tuning of the rev limiter to optimize performance without compromising engine safety.
• Torque control, focusing on following the driver’s torque requests and/or those made by other CAN network nodes.
• Evaluation and calibration of advanced features such as cruise control, traction control, quick shift, engine brake control, and wheely control.
• Manage and conduct performance tests on dynamic and stationary test benches, with detailed analysis of results.
• Use of automation and calibration optimization tools through MATLAB.
• Post‑processing calibration data and creating graphical representations to analyze performance.
• Writing test reports to monitor progress and optimizations made during testing sessions.
• Collaboration with EMS suppliers to solve any issues related to engine control software and with the calibration manager to implement the developed packages.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering with excellent academic performance.
• At least 3 years of experience in engine calibration, with a focus on drivability for gasoline engines.
• A3 driver’s license and good motorcycling experience.
• Proficient in English.
• Experience with calibration software such as ETAS INCA and MATLAB for tool generation.
• Experience in data modeling and post‑processing results (using MATLAB and AVL Concerto).
• Knowledge of ETAS calibration systems and configuring related tools.
• Understanding of automotive electronics components and the ability to comprehend the interactions of calibrations on individual components.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, quick decision‑making, and result‑oriented.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Synerject, Continental, and Vitesco engine control systems.

Next Steps

• Someone from the Talent Acquisition department will contact you to schedule an initial HR interview.
• If successful, a second interview will be conducted to validate your technical knowledge.
• In case of a positive outcome from the technical interview, there will be a last qualification meeting with the Client.

Why Fortil?

Although we currently find ourselves in a significant phase of expansion, the high standards of our projects and recruitments remain as demanding as ever. Quality will always take precedence over quantity, as we prefer excellence to ease!

We hope to become the largest independent engineering group in Europe, working to serve future generations. To do so, our operational model is based on four fundamental aspects: profitable performance, expert engineers, efficient organisation, and social responsibility.

Apply and join us to become part of a model that is out of the ordinary!