Engine Calibration Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Insurance options

Company vehicle

Family building

Tuition reimbursement

Student loans

Volunteer hours

Job summary

Stellantis NV in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Engine Calibration Engineer to define, improve, and deploy model-based and physics-based calibration methods for gasoline engine applications. You will create repeatable workflows, templates, and validation criteria to enable calibrators to deliver robust SS Nominal, SS Emissions, Off-Nominal, and Transient calibration across programs.

You will lead base calibration methodology (torque, spark, knock, combustion, airflow, fuel, boost, VVT, EGR,

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years in gasoline engine calibration or model-based/physics-based development.
• Experience with dyno calibration and Boosted/TJI engine technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ICE subsystems and emissions controls.
• Hands-on calibration experience in torque, spark, knock, combustion, airflow, fuel, boost, VVT, EGR, idle.
• Familiarity with release workflows, validation planning, and control-system interactions.
• Experience collecting calibration data from dyno, vehicle, HIL, or virtual environments.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE Automation, ControlDesk, MATLAB, and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Lead gasoline base calibration methodology and related emissions/transient calibration methods.
• Define release-readiness criteria and documentation standards for calibration freeze and software release.
• Develop model-based/physics-based methods with defined inputs, assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
• Define model correlation methods across vehicle, engine dyno, HIL/SIL/MIL, and virtual datasets.
• Standardize toolchain usage: MATLAB, Simulink, ETAS INCA, MDA, dSPACE Automation, ControlDesk.
• Build root-cause analysis templates; capture lessons learned and reusable countermeasures.
• Define validation/test-planning methods and maturity criteria for reviews and launches.
• Mentor engineers and drive consistent documentation and calibration workflows.

Skills

5+ years gasoline engine calibration

Problem solving

Cross-functional influence

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ETAS INCA

MDA

dSPACE Automation

ControlDesk

Job description

Engine Calibration Engineerdefining, 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 calibrationmethodology(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 forcalibrationfreeze, 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.
• Standardizemethodologytoolchain use: MATLAB, Simulink, ETAS INCA, MDA,dSPACEAutomation,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, alignCoEand cross-functional teams, and drive consistent documentation and repeatable calibration workflows.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in gasoline engine calibration, calibrationmethodology, 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)
• Understandingof releaseworkflows, validation planning, optimization methods, and control-system interactions
• Experience collecting/interpreting calibration data from dyno, vehicle, HIL, or virtual environments
• Proficiencywith ETAS INCA, MDA,dSPACEAutomation,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 withvalidationtrips, 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

Our Benefits — Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs — because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career — you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.