EV Powertrain Calibration Engineer

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an EV Powertrain Calibration Engineer to support calibration, validation, and integration of electrified powertrain systems at vehicle and component levels. You will deliver high-quality calibrations, support testing activities, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure SOP readiness.

The role requires expertise in EV systems, embedded controls, and model-based development, with strong communication in English and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Controls Engineering.
• Experience in automotive calibration and validation, preferably involving electric or electrified powertrains.
• Strong understanding of EV systems, including BMS, Charging, Thermal management, Torque and Drive Controls.
• Experience with vehicle electrical architectures and CAN/LIN networks.
• Hands-on model-based development and embedded control systems experience.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global engineering environments.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and validation activities for electric powertrain systems at both component and vehicle levels.
• Own and deliver calibration releases for assigned vehicle features and functions, ensuring quality and timing objectives are achieved.
• Improve calibration maturity and readiness throughout the product development cycle up to SOP.
• Analyze test results and recommend calibration updates, control improvements, and performance optimizations.
• Support debugging of embedded control software and contribute to improvements in control algorithms and Simulink models.
• Support creation and execution of vehicle and component-level validation plans.
• Verify proper interaction between powertrain controllers and vehicle systems, including HMI functionality.
• Flash and maintain vehicle control units with the latest software releases.
• Participate in vehicle testing, issue investigation, and performance assessments.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and coordinate engineering discussions across teams.

Skills

EV Powertrain Calibration

CAN/LIN

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded Controls

Model-Based Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

MATLAB / Simulink

CAN/LIN Communications

MDA

PowerCal

CDA

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an EV Powertrain Calibration Engineer to support calibration, validation, and integration of electrified powertrain systems at vehicle and component levels. You will deliver high-quality calibrations, support testing activities, analyze performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure SOP readiness.

The role requires expertise in EV systems, embedded controls, and model-based development, with strong communication in English and a focus on