Engine Calibration Engineer

Optimal; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal in Dearborn, MI is seeking a hands-on Engineer to join the Engine Performance Development team. The role focuses on validating engine attributes using design thinking and real hardware testing with engine dynamometers to support performance, durability, and regulatory attributes.

You will design test plans, collect data, and work with cross-functional teams to present findings and ensure accurate engine performance documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with engine testing and instrumentation is preferred.
• Familiarity with data processing tools, combustion data analysis, and engine controls and calibration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans to validate engine attributes
• Work with cross functional groups to execute test plans
• Prepare test data for presentations to various cross functional team members
• Review Test plans and execute testing to support engine performance development. Testing done to validate engine attributes for combustion, mechanical function and engine durability

Skills

Data Collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

Position Description:

Product Development uses design thinking & user experience methods to deliver breakthrough products and services that delight our customers.
We bring innovative, exciting, and sustainable ideas to life. We have opportunities around the world for you to contribute to advancements in autonomy, electrification, smart mobility technologies, and more!
Engine Performance Development (EPD) is responsible for verifying the engine attributes related to combustion, mechanical function, and durability.
In this department we use engine dynamometers to test and validate these attributes.
Our work includes optimization of engine control settings to improve fuel economy and performance, validating the engines durability by performing cycle-based testing, and establishing advertised power and torque for regulatory agencies and marketing. This is a hands‑on job that allows individuals to work directly with engine hardware.

• Design and execute test plans to validate engine attributes
• Work with cross functional groups to execute test plans
• Prepare test data for presentations to various cross functional team members Review Test plans and execute testing to support engine performance development. Testing done to validate engine attributes for combustion, mechanical function and engine durability

Skills Required:

• Data Collection

Experience Required:

• Engine Only Combustion Development testing and calibration development
• Experience in engine design or knowledge of engine functions
• Background knowledge of engine testing and instrumentation
• Familiarity of data processing tools, combustion data analysis, and engine controls and calibration

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
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