Hybrid Controls Engineer

Experis Technology Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

401(k) with match

Weekly pay

Job summary

Experis Technology Group seeks a Hybrid Controls Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI (onsite) to join the Powertrain Controls & Calibration organization, supporting vehicle programs through development and validation. Calibrate gear changes and transmission control functions to meet performance targets.

The role requires 5+ years in automatic transmission calibration, familiarity with INCA/AVL CRETA, CANalyzer, and MATLAB/Simulink, plus collaboration across calibration, controls, testing, and vehicle

Qualifications

• Powertrain experience developing Engine HW, Controls/SW, and Calibration.
• 5+ years in Automatic Transmission calibration, drivability and emissions calibration.
• Knowledge of calibration management tools and CAN diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate gear changes and transmission control functions to support performance targets.
• Develop and calibrate torque blending, self-adaptive devices, and calibration safety features.
• Validate engine/PWT behavior during gear shifts and validate hardware changes.
• Collaborate with calibration, controls, testing, and vehicle integration teams to drive validation and launches.

Skills

Powertrain systems eng

Automatic transmission calibration

Calibration management

Tools

INCA/AVL CRETA

CANalyzer

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential

Our client is seeking a Hybrid Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Hybrid Controls Engineer, you will be part of the Powertrain Controls & Calibration organization supporting vehicle programs throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical problem-solving, a drive to learn and improve, and clear communication skills that help teams deliver transmission shift quality targets and customer satisfaction objectives.

Job Title:Hybrid Controls Engineer

Location:Auburn Hills, MI and Chelsea, MI (Onsite)

What's the Job?

• Calibrate gear changes and transmission control functions to support automatic transmission performance targets.
• Develop and calibrate torque blending, gearbox self-adaptive devices, torque bypass, anti-overspeed, temperature patches, drag reduction, turbine torque recovery function, and calibration safety.
• Validate engine/PWT behavior during gear shifts, including PWT in lock-up phases, intra-PWT exchanges, and engine software behavior at each project phase.
• Approve hardware changes such as gear ratio changes and support the impact assessment through validation and integration.
• Collaborate with calibration, controls, testing, and vehicle integration teams to identify issues, develop countermeasures, and execute validation activities to support successful vehicle launches.

What's Needed?

• Powertrain Systems Engineering experience developing Engine HW, Controls/SW, and Calibration.
• 5+ years of experience in Automatic Transmission calibration, drivability and emissions calibration, and Hybrid Powertrain calibration.
• Knowledge of INCA/AVL CRETA or similar calibration management tools.
• Knowledge of CANalyzer or similar diagnostics tools.
• Knowledge of advanced data processing tools such as MATLAB Simulink, plus controls/software development and HIL validation methodology.

What's in it for me?

• Work on transmission calibration and validation activities that directly support vehicle program success.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with calibration, controls, testing, and vehicle integration teams.
• Use objective measurements, data analysis, and calibration development to drive shift quality improvements.
• Build and apply expertise across automatic transmission, hybrid powertrain behavior, and validation workflows.
• Join a role with immediate start expectations and a clear focus on learning, improvement, and execution.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay