Lead Powertrain Calibration Engineer – Engine & EV Systems

ManpowerGroup; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Weekly Pay

401(k) with match

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer to lead calibration system integration across engine, transmission, driveline and electrified powertrains, ensuring optimal performance, emissions compliance, fuel economy and drivability.

You will coordinate cross‑functional calibration teams, manage test trips and data collection with INCA, and present decisions to senior leadership, requiring a ABET‑accredited degree and 5+ years in powertrain development,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related engineering from ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years in powertrain development, calibration, or powertrain systems development.
• Experience leading teams of engineers in powertrain development and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration system integration across engine, transmission, driveline and electrified powertrain systems.
• Retain lead calibrator responsibilities within one calibration area (Transmission, Torque Control, Engine D&E, ePT E&D, OBD, Torque Security).
• Ensure calibrations meet performance, emissions, fuel economy, OBD compliance, torque security, safety and drivability.
• Coordinate calibration test trips and promote efficient sharing of vehicles and resources.
• Establish common INCA experiments and data collection processes; chair weekly build meetings.
• Manage resources: simulation environments, bench testing, dynamometers, vehicle testing; communicate status to leadership.
• Represent programs during ride‑and‑drive evaluations; escalate risks when needed.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Engine fundamentals

Transmission systems

Electrified powertrains

Powertrain controls

Calibration methodologies

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited bachelor

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

INCA

Powercube

Job description

ManpowerGroup in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer to lead calibration system integration across engine, transmission, driveline and electrified powertrains, ensuring optimal performance, emissions compliance, fuel economy and drivability.

You will coordinate cross‑functional calibration teams, manage test trips and data collection with INCA, and present decisions to senior leadership, requiring a ABET‑accredited degree and 5+ years in powertrain development,