Calibration Engineer

Teoresi Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability (LTD)

Short Term Disability (STD)

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Teoresi, Inc. in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Powertrain Calibration Engineer to join our engineering team.

You will develop and optimize engine and powertrain calibrations for gasoline and hybrid applications, balancing performance, drivability, efficiency, and emissions compliance. Responsibilities include calibration development, drivability tuning, testing across dynamometer cells and full vehicles, data analysis, and interpreting MATLAB/Simulink models and C code to collaborate with software

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional engine and/or powertrain calibration experience.
• Hands-on experience with gasoline and hybrid vehicle architectures.
• Proficiency in Torque, Airflow/Aircharge, Spark, Fueling, and Drivability calibration.
• Working knowledge of ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, or Vector CANape.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and interpreting control logic and C code.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate powertrain calibrations focusing on torque management and fueling strategies.
• Calibrate drivability characteristics including pedal progression and torque blending for hybrids.
• Perform testing across engine dynamometer cells and full vehicles to meet performance, fuel economy, and emissions targets.
• Utilize data acquisition and calibration tools to flash controllers and log data.
• Review MATLAB/Simulink models and interpret control strategies with software teams.

Skills

Torque management

Airflow/Aircharge

Spark timing

Fueling strategies

Drivability

MATLAB/Simulink

ETAS INCA

ATI Vision

Vector CANape

C code interpretation

Tools

ETAS INCA

ATI Vision

Vector CANape

Job description

We are seeking a Powertrain Calibration Engineer to join our engineering team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing engine and powertrain control calibrations for advanced gasoline and hybrid applications, ensuring an optimal balance of performance, drivability, efficiency, and emissions compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibration Development: Develop, optimize, and validate powertrain calibrations with a strong focus on torque management, transient airflow/aircharge, spark timing, and fueling strategies.
• Drivability Tuning: Calibrate and refine vehicle drivability characteristics—including pedal progression, tip-in/tip-out response, and seamless torque blending for hybrid systems.
• Testing & Validation: Execute comprehensive testing across engine dynamometer cells and full vehicles to meet performance, fuel economy, and emissions targets under diverse environmental conditions.
• Data Analysis & Tooling: Utilize standard data acquisition and calibration tools (such as ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, or Vector CANape) to flash controllers, capture high-speed logs, and diagnose anomalies.
• Strategy & Code Interpretation: Review MATLAB/Simulink models and interpret underlying control strategies and C code to collaborate effectively with software and controls teams.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of professional engine and/or powertrain calibration experience.
• Powertrain Background: Demonstrated hands-on experience with Gasoline and Hybrid vehicle architectures.
• Domain Expertise: Proven proficiency in Torque, Airflow/Aircharge, Spark, Fueling, and Drivability calibration.
• Tool Proficiency: Working knowledge of industry-standard calibration packages like ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, or Vector CANape.
• Software Literacy: Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and the ability to interpret control logic and C code.

Location: Plymouth, MI

Type of employment: Full-time

Benefits offered by Teoresi, Inc.

• Teoresi, Inc. provides the following company insurance policies: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD).
• Other benefits offered include 401(K) plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Vacation, Sick paid leave and Holidays.

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