Engine Calibration Engineer – Powertrain & Emissions

Toyota Motor North America; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation (if applicable)

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Job summary

Toyota Motor North America in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an Engine Calibration Engineer to calibrate engine control systems to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with a diverse calibration team, develop calibration plans, analyze data, and ensure compliance with North American and global standards. This role requires hands-on ECU work, travel, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or other related technical disciplines.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in engine calibration.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in tailpipe emissions and U.S. Federal and California regulations.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and programming languages such as C/C++.
• Strong analytical skills with experience investigating technical issues and developing effective solutions.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.
• Proficiency with data acquisition tools (e.g., INCA, Vehicle Spy).
• Familiarity with emission regulations applicable to the U.S. and other market.
• Willing to work overtime (up to 20%, including weekends) and travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse calibration team to execute engine control development activities, ensuring compliance with North American and global market requirements.
• Conduct engine calibration in accordance with established procedures to achieve regulatory compliance and performance targets, including emissions, fuel economy, and OBD.
• Develop and manage calibration schedules and resource allocation to meet project deadlines.
• Collect and analyze data; prepare and present technical reports regularly.
• Perform software logic and value confirmation activities prior to critical ECU milestones to ensure high-quality calibration outputs.
• Review and understand engine control logic from C-source code and specification documents to effectively support calibration development and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with related powertrain teams, including teams in Japan, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and document new procedures and tools for testing, data analysis, and calibration processes.
• Build strong professional relationships with related vehicle departments to facilitate collaboration.
• Support emission homologation to ensure successful certification outcomes.
• Conduct vehicle testing and development under various environmental and tolerance conditions to meet U.S. emission certification requirements.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Data analysis

Data acquisition tools

Python

Emissions knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or related

Master’s degree (bonus)

Tools

INCA

Vehicle Spy

Job description

Toyota Motor North America in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an Engine Calibration Engineer to calibrate engine control systems to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with a diverse calibration team, develop calibration plans, analyze data, and ensure compliance with North American and global standards. This role requires hands-on ECU work, travel, and overtime as needed.