Calibration Engineer - Thermal Cabin

LER TechForce, LLC.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

LER TechForce is seeking a Calibration Engineer to lead bench and vehicle evaluations and software calibration of powertrain and thermal systems in Oakland County, MI. You will work across transmission, motor inverters, batteries, energy management, and cabin controls, ensuring rigorous testing and documentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on calibration, tool setup, and collaboration with engineering teams to meet milestones and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in calibration.
• Experience in automotive environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal for bench/vehicle evaluations and software calibration of powertrain and thermal systems.
• Conduct bench and vehicle evaluations to identify calibration opportunities.
• Perform software calibration for powertrain and thermal systems including transmissions, inverters, batteries, energy management, thermal systems, and cabin controls.
• Support vehicle and powertrain controller software calibration development.
• Plan calibration activities and vehicle evaluations to meet project milestones.
• Set up and maintain calibration tools and equipment for accurate testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align calibration with project requirements and standards.
• Document calibration procedures, results, and recommendations for improvement.
• Manage calibration projects within predefined budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Vehicle testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

INCA

CANape

Job description

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Calibration Engineer located in Oakland County.

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

• Serve as primary responsible party for conducting Bench/Vehicle Evaluations and Software Calibration of Powertrain and Thermal Systems, including Transmission Systems, Electrical Motor Inverters, Batteries, Energy Management, Thermal Management Systems, and Cabin Controls.
• Conduct Bench and Vehicle Evaluations to assess system performance and identify calibration opportunities.
• Perform Software Calibration of Powertrain and Thermal Systems, including Transmission Systems, Electrical Motor Inverters, Batteries, Energy Management, Thermal Management Systems, and Cabin Controls.
• Support various aspects of Vehicle and Powertrain Controller Software Calibration Development.
• Plan calibration activities and vehicle evaluations to ensure project milestones are met efficiently.
• Set up and maintain calibration tools and equipment to ensure accurate and reliable testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure calibration processes align with project requirements and technical standards.
• Document calibration procedures, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage calibration projects within predefined budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Proven experience in vehicle or powertrain calibration, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Strong understanding of powertrain systems, thermal management, and vehicle control modules.
• Proficiency with calibration tools and software such as INCA, CANape, or similar.

Preferred:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and organize calibration activities effectively.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects