Engine Calibration Engineer

Stellantis; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an Engine Calibration Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to define and deploy model-based and physics-based calibration methods for gasoline engines. You will create repeatable workflows, validation criteria, and model correlations to ensure robust emissions and performance targets.

Responsibilities include leading calibration methodology, defining release criteria, and mentoring engineers while coordinating with cross-functional teams to drive calibrated, production-ready

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5 years in gasoline engine calibration or model-based/physics-based development.
• Experience on dyno calibration for Boosted/TJI engine technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ICE subsystems and transient/emissions behavior.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE and MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Lead gasoline base calibration methodology including torque, spark, knock, and airflow.
• Define release-readiness criteria, checklists, and documentation standards.
• Develop model-based/physics-based methods and virtual models to reduce testing.
• Define model correlation across vehicle, dyno, HIL/SIL/MIL, and virtual data sets.
• Standardize toolchain usage and document lessons learned for reuse.

Skills

Gasoline engine calibration

Model-based/physics-based development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETAS INCA

MDA

dSPACE Automation

ControlDesk

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Engine Calibration Engineer

defining, improving, and deploying model-based and physics-based calibration methods for gasoline engine applications. Creates repeatable workflows, templates, validation criteria, and model correlation methods that enable application calibrators to deliver robust SS Nominal, SS Emissions, Off-Nominal, and Transient Calibration, bridging physical system behavior, simulation models, and production-intent quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead gasoline base calibration methodology (torque model, spark, knock, combustion, airflow, fuel, boost, VVT, EGR, idle, startability) plus SS Emissions, Off-Nominal, and Transient calibration methods.
• Define release-readiness criteria, checklists, and documentation standards for calibration freeze, software release, and program milestones.
• Develop model-based/physics-based methods with defined inputs, assumptions, limitations, and acceptance criteria; build/guide virtual models to reduce reliance on physical testing.
• Define model correlation methods across vehicle, engine/propulsion dyno, HIL/SIL/MIL, and virtual datasets to close simulation-to-physical gaps.
• Standardize methodology toolchain use: MATLAB, Simulink, ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE Automation, ControlDesk.
• Build structured root-cause analysis and issue-resolution templates; capture lessons learned and reusable countermeasures across applications.
• Define validation/test-planning methods (dyno, vehicle, HIL/SIL/MIL, virtual) and maturity/readiness criteria for program reviews and launches.
• Mentor engineers, align CoE and cross-functional teams, and drive consistent documentation and repeatable calibration workflows.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
• 5 years in gasoline engine calibration, calibration methodology, engine system development, powertrain controls, or model-based/physics-based development.
• Prior experience on dyno calibration on Boosted/TJI engine technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ICE subsystems: combustion, valvetrain, fuel, boost, EGR, aftertreatment, thermal protection, transient behavior, emissions controls.
• Hands-on experience in base calibration areas (torque model, spark, knock, combustion, airflow, fuel, boost, VVT, EGR, idle, startability, emissions, off-nominal, transient).
• Understanding of release workflows, validation planning, optimization methods, and control-system interactions.
• Experience collecting/interpreting calibration data from dyno, vehicle, HIL, or virtual environments.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE Automation, ControlDesk, MATLAB, Simulink, and data analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving, cross-functional influence, and clear technical communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering.
• Experience with spark ignition controls, production calibration release, or process ownership.
• Experience with validation trips, altitude/environmental testing, launch support, and maturity assessments.
• Experience with DOE, engine modeling, neural networks, reactive problem solving, statistics, or advanced simulation tools.
• Familiarity with Model Advisor/MXAM, MDS, Simulink Requirements, SystemDesk, RTC/RQM, DNG, or SLDD-to-A2L/FBDD workflows.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.