Emissions Calibration Engineer

Systems Technology Group, Inc. (STG); Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STG, Systems Technology Group, Inc., seeks a Calibration System Integration Engineer for a major automotive firm in Michigan. You will lead the commissioning, integration and testing of calibration development resources, including HIL, Dyno, and vehicle validation, spanning system-level propulsion test resources and first-run activities.

Collaborating with the Powertrain controls team, you will train new calibration engineers, support environmental test trips and reporting, guide PCR package

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with calibration in automotive or SAE-style projects.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to balance multiple calibration tasks.

Responsibilities

• System and Cross Feature Calibration and Validation - ex. Drive modes, System SOC Management, range estimation, EOL, HMI, etc.
• First run support for HIL, Dyno and vehicle properties
• Lead validation of PCR package identifying HW/SW/Calibration deficiencies prior to Hard release
• FE/Emissions support - dyno support, data review, issue/vehicle triage
• Lead development trips to support development and meet program milestones
• Data Summary from trip, daily drives and fleet to support calibration maturity for QG’s
• AVL Drive Testing – Scheduling, triage lead and implementation of improvements
• Support all issue resolution – GIMs, IMS, etc.

Skills

Powertrain knowledge

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team-player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

INCA

MDA

PowerCal

CRETA

CANAlyzer

CANoe

Job description

STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple Emissions Calibration Engineer. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, and 2019. STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm.

Job Description:

The Calibration System Integration Engineer is responsible for leading the commissioning, integration and testing of calibration development resources. Including Virtual/hardware-in-loop test setups, Physical system dynamometer resources, and full vehicle. The scope of responsibility spans the commissioning and execution of new system-level propulsion test resources, and test/validation support for system-level propulsion strategy and execution. The Calibration System Integration Engineer will be the primary point of contact for system-level design validation and testing across these test resources.

They will support HIL/Dyno/Vehicle commissioning and first-run activities. They will work closely with Powertrain controls team to ensure features are working sufficiently and efficiently. They will provide training to all new calibration engineers and/or anyone else needing training on the operation of propulsion vehicles and controls. They will support environmental test trips and report activities for Sr. Management. They will work with the CoE teams to ensure best practices are followed. They will be the lead contact point for system issues in their functional area.

This individual will have also demonstrated the ability to work will with others. They must be a team player, supporting and promoting team accomplishments versus personal achievement.

Job Responsibilities:

System and Cross Feature Calibration and Validation - ex. Drive modes, System SOC Management, range estimation, EOL, HMI, etc.

First run support for HIL, Dyno and vehicle properties

Lead validation of PCR package identifying HW/SW/Calibration deficiencies prior to Hard release

FE/Emissions support - dyno support, data review, issue/vehicle triage

Lead development trips to support development and meet program milestones

Data Summary from trip, daily drives and fleet to support calibration maturity for QG’s

AVL Drive Testing – Scheduling, triage lead and implementation of improvements

Support all issue resolution – GIMs, IMS, etc.

Position Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related

degree

Automotive experience either at work or university, such as Formula SAE, Baja or SAE EcoCar.

Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and with others

High level of analytic ability and creativity

Ability to balance work effectively on multiple issues

Action a disciplined test plan and verification process to ensure quality calibrations are released.

Must have strong knowledge of the powertrain systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of control system development tools such as Matlab and Simulink

Knowledge of Calibration tools INCA, MDA, PowerCal, CRETA, CANAlyzer and CANoe

Minimum of 2 Years calibration experience on an Electrification Application

Experience in Powertrain Control solutions development (powertrain control algorithms, On-board Diagnostics/OBD, embedded software)

Knowledge of fundamentals of eMachines and Power Electronics and electrification power flow

Experience in engine/transmission design and development and/or Powertrain Systems Engineering

Masters Degree in Engineering