EV Powertrain Calibration Engineer — Drive Innovative AutoTech

Altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is hiring a Powertrain Calibration Engineer to perform calibration and validation across electric powertrain systems. You will own calibration for features, ensure on-time releases, and collaborate with validation teams to align with client processes.

Strong EV systems knowledge, CAN/LIN experience, and model-based software development are required. This on-site role in Auburn Hills offers growth opportunities within a global engineering network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering.
• Experience in automotive calibration, EV or electrified powertrains preferred.
• Strong understanding of EV systems (BMS, charging, thermal management, torque control).
• Experience with vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
• Hands-on model-based embedded software development.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation at vehicle and component levels.
• Own and deliver calibration for features (e.g., eLocker) with on-time, high-quality releases.
• Improve calibration maturity through program milestones up to SOP.
• Supervise CAN/LIN communication at vehicle level.
• Flash control units and maintain test vehicles with latest software.
• Collaborate with validation engineers on plans and test reports.
• Analyze results and propose calibration or control improvements.
• Debug embedded EVCU software models and support issue resolution.
• Propose corrections to Simulink models and control strategies.
• Ensure proper data/command exchange between xCUs and HMI behavior.
• Monitor PWT benches aligned with project needs.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with controls teams, suppliers, engineers.

Skills

Electrical Eng

EV calibration

CAN/LIN comms

Model-based Dev

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Eng

Tools

INCA

MATLAB/Simulink

CANalyzer

MDA

CDA

PowerCal

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is hiring a Powertrain Calibration Engineer to perform calibration and validation across electric powertrain systems. You will own calibration for features, ensure on-time releases, and collaborate with validation teams to align with client processes.

Strong EV systems knowledge, CAN/LIN experience, and model-based software development are required. This on-site role in Auburn Hills offers growth opportunities within a global engineering network.