Calibration Tuning Engineer

Tata Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm seeks a Calibration Tuning Engineer to calibrate, optimize, and validate diesel engine control strategies. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience in diesel engine calibration and hands-on skills in Simulink and MATLAB. This role involves leading engine parameter tuning, planning testing activities, and troubleshooting performance issues. If you have a Master’s degree in engineering and a strong understanding of diesel engine features, apply now for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in diesel engine calibration and tuning in test cell environments.
• Strong understanding of diesel engine features and simulation techniques.
• Experience executing and supporting engine test cell activities is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration and tuning of diesel engine parameters.
• Plan and execute calibration test cell activities.
• Create and update Engine Feature Calibration Guide.
• Collaborate with feature owners for optimization.
• Troubleshoot engine performance and emissions issues.
• Analyze test data to perform structured root cause analysis.

Skills

Diesel engine calibration

Simulink model development

MATLAB for data analysis

Troubleshooting engine performance

Calibration tools expertise

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

ETAS INCA

ATI Vision

Vector CANape

Job description

Role description

The Calibration Tuning Engineer is responsible for calibrating, optimizing, and validating diesel engine control strategies to meet performance, fuel economy, emissions, and drivability targets. The role demands strong understanding of the diesel engine features and simulation techniques.

Description

The Calibration Tuning Engineer is responsible for calibrating, optimizing, and validating diesel engine control strategies to meet performance, fuel economy, emissions, and drivability targets. The role demands strong understanding of the diesel engine features and simulation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration and tuning of diesel engine parameters including fuel injection timing and quantity, rail pressure, combustion phasing, air‑path, EGR, boost control, and thermal management.
• Plan and execute engine‑centric test cell activities for calibration, tuning, and validation.
• Create and update Engine Feature Calibration Guide.
• Collaborate with feature owners to optimize Engine Feature Calibration.
• Troubleshoot engine performance, combustion, smoke, fuel consumption, and engine‑out emissions issues.
• Diagnose control logic, calibration, and engine hardware issues observed during test cell operation.
• Use test cell data and Simulink model behavior to perform structured root cause analysis.
• Implement and validate corrective actions in control models and calibration datasets.
• Analyze steady‑state, transient, combustion, and regulatory test cycles data and apply it to Simulation.

Skills

Strong understanding of Engine Controls in Simulink Models.

• Experience:
• Strong expertise in diesel engine calibration and combustion fundamentals.
• Strong experience executing and supporting engine test cell activities, including steady‑state, transient, combustion, and emissions testing.
• Hands‑on experience developing control system models in Simulink (must‑have).
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB for engine and test data analysis (must‑have).
• Proven troubleshooting capability across engine, controls, and calibration.
• Experience with calibration tools (ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape).
• Familiarity with engine test systems and DAQ.

Qualifications & Education

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Internal Combustion Engines, Automotive Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Powertrain Systems.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in diesel engine calibration, tuning, and validation within engine test cell environments.