Hybrid Controls Engineer

Experis (Austria); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending…

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Hybrid Controls Engineer to join our Powertrain Controls & Calibration team in Auburn Hills, MI (onsite). Responsibilities include calibrating automatic transmission controls, validating engine/PWT behavior during shifts, and coordinating with calibration and vehicle integration teams to ensure successful launches.

The ideal candidate has deep powertrain engineering experience and 5+ years in AT calibration, drivability, and hybrid powertrain calibration, along with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automatic transmission calibration, drivability and emissions calibration, and hybrid powertrain calibration.
• Powertrain Systems Engineering experience developing Engine HW, Controls/SW, and Calibration.
• Knowledge of INCA/AVL CRETA or similar calibration management tools.
• Knowledge of CANalyzer or similar diagnostics tools.
• Knowledge of MATLAB Simulink and HIL validation methodology.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Powertrain Engineering

AT calibration

Drivability calibration

Hybrid powertrain calibration

Calibration tools (INCA/CRETA)

CANalyzer

MATLAB/Simulink

HIL validation

Tools

INCA/AVL CRETA

CANalyzer

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Title: Hybrid Controls Engineer

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

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.

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