Powertrain Calibration Engineer

Akkodis

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 46,838 - 60,614

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

Short-term disability coverage

Flexible benefit offerings

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Powertrain Calibration Engineer for a client in Auburn Hills, MI. This role involves developing and refining engine calibration parameters to optimize drivability and emissions, requiring expertise in regulatory standards and hands-on vehicle testing. Candidates should have 2+ years in powertrain calibration and a relevant engineering degree. The position is fully onsite, offering competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to make significant contributions to vehicle performance and compliance.

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in powertrain calibration with vehicle and/or OBD testing.
Understanding of emissions regulations and control systems.
Internship or experience in vehicle/powertrain calibration.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and refine calibrations to meet regulatory emissions standards.
Tune engine and transmission parameters for optimal vehicle performance.
Conduct cold start, drive cycle, and in-use testing to meet emissions requirements.
Use diagnostic and calibration tools for real-time data acquisition and adjustment.
Collaborate with teams for integrated calibration and document calibration status.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Data analysis

Emissions testing

Vehicle testing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

INCA

MATLAB

Python

Excel

CANape

ATI Vision

Job description

This range is provided by Akkodis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$34.00/hr - $44.00/hr

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Akkodis is seeking a Powertrain Calibration Engineer for a job with our automotive client in Auburn Hills, MI. We are looking for someone with 2+ years of experience in Powertrain calibration with vehicle and/or OBD testing in a Powertrain/Drivability/Emissions background.

Rate Range: $34/hr to $44/Hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Role: Powertrain Calibration Engineer (Drivability & Emissions Calibrator)

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

Position Description:

The D&E Calibrator role typically stands for Drivability & Emissions Calibrator. This is a key engineering position involved in powertrain development, calibration, and validation to ensure vehicles meet performance, fuel economy, and emissions targets.

Role Summary:

A D&E Calibrator is responsible for developing and refining engine and transmission calibration parameters to optimize drivability, emissions, and overall vehicle performance. The work includes significant vehicle testing, data analysis, and collaboration across multiple engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, test, and refine calibrations to meet regulatory emissions standards (e.g., EPA, CARB).
Tune engine and transmission parameters for optimal launch feel, shift quality, throttle response, and NVH.
Conduct cold start, drive cycle, and in-use testing to meet global emissions requirements.
Use diagnostic and calibration tools (INCA, ATI Vision, etc.) for real-time data acquisition and adjustment.
Support powertrain control module (PCM) development and diagnostics.
Collaborate with hardware, OBD, systems, and controls teams for integrated calibration.
Document calibration status and support certification with relevant authorities.
Participate in vehicle testing at proving grounds, on-road, and under various environmental conditions.
Calibration tools: INCA, ETAS, CANape, ATI Vision
Data analysis: MATLAB, Excel, Python (optional)
Emissions testing: FTP-75, US06, WLTP
Vehicle dynamics & drivability tuning
DFMEA and root cause analysis
Familiarity with AVL or similar test benches

Ideal Background:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.
Internship or experience in vehicle/powertrain calibration.
Understanding of emissions regulations and control systems.

Additional Information:

***POSITION IS FULLY ONSITE***

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at gagan.sharma@akkodisgroup.com or 610-735-8514.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Contract

Job function

Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Other
Industries
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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