Powertrain Calibration Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a highly motivated Senior Manager to join their Powertrain Calibration team. This role involves the Calibration and Validation of Core Engine Functions and requires a strong foundation in internal combustion engine fundamentals along with robust calibration strategies. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and to contribute to innovative automotive solutions.

Benefits

Healthcare including dental and vision

Financial well-being programs such as 401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Mentoring and coaching programs

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and core engine calibration.
• Experience with engine dynamometer or similar test environments.
• High proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and validate core engine functions including air-flow and emissions.
• Develop and execute test plans in alignment with calibration processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Calibration and Propulsion Systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Calibration principles

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

INCA

AVL CRETA

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About the job you’re considering

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled engineer to join our Powertrain Calibration team. This role focuses on the Calibration and Validation of Core Engine Functions across BSG, PHEV, and ICE variants. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in internal combustion engine fundamentals and a passion for developing robust calibration strategies.

Your Role:

• Calibrate and validate core engine functions including - Air-flow estimation, Emissions calibration, Torque estimation, Thermal model calibration, Engine rating.
• Develop and execute test plans in alignment with calibration processes.
• Post-process test data to support robust calibration development and maturity milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Calibration and Propulsion Systems.
• Participate in and support calibration development trips.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve engineering challenges and meet functional objectives.
• Support ECM software validation on HIL, engine dynamometer, and in-vehicle environments.
• Track and resolve software issues and customer concerns.
• Develop new methodologies to support emerging functions and improve test efficiency and quality.
• Train and support development teams in adopting new methodologies.
• Facilitate feedback loops between development and design teams.
• Identify and specify needs for new analysis tools.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines and core engine calibration.
• Experience with engine dynamometer or similar test environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with automotive systems and diagnostic tools (ECM, TCM, etc.).
• High proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Eagerness to learn and continuously improve.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Powertrain Systems Engineering (Engine HW, Controls/SW, Calibration).
• Hands-on experience with engine dynamometer and test cell instrumentation.
• Background in drivability and emissions calibration, especially for hybrid powertrains.
• Proficiency with calibration tools such as INCA, AVL CRETA.
• Knowledge of HIL validation methodologies.
• Understanding of vehicle and battery systems.

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Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini Engineering

World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &

Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.

Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Engineering Services and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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