Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer

Manpower; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical and Prescription Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Manpower Auburn Hills is seeking a Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer to lead system integration for engines, transmissions, and electrified powertrains and to drive calibration activities from development through validation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong problem solving, and accountability for performance, emissions compliance, fuel economy, safety, and drivability across multiple propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or related ABET-accredited field.
• 5+ years of experience in powertrain development or calibration.
• Experience leading engineering teams in powertrain projects.
• Strong knowledge of engine, transmission, and electrified powertrains.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration system integration across engine, transmission, driveline, and electrified powertrain systems.
• Retain lead calibrator responsibilities in one calibration area (e.g., Transmission, Torque Control, Engine D&E, ePT E&D, OBD, Torque Security).
• Ensure calibrations meet performance, emissions, fuel economy, OBD, torque security, safety, and drivability requirements.
• Lead and coordinate calibration test trips across calibration teams.
• Promote efficient sharing of vehicles and resources across calibration groups.
• Facilitate collaborative calibration development among engineering teams.
• Establish common INCA experiments and data collection processes.
• Chair weekly calibration build meetings for propulsion systems.
• Manage resources: simulation environments, bench testing, engine and powertrain dynamometers, vehicle testing.
• Communicate key technical decisions and program status to senior leadership.
• Escalate project risks and issues when needed to support program success.
• Coordinate and verify powercube calibration releases across propulsion modules.
• Plan and track quality gates to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Powertrain fundamentals

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

INCA

Dynamometers

Job description

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Join a leading name in the automotive industry known for advanced powertrain engineering and vehicle innovation, where your work will directly impact vehicle performance, emissions compliance, fuel economy, system safety, and drivability.

Job Information

Job Title: Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer
Job Type: Temp/Contract — High potential for direct hire with the company based on performance.
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Pay Range: $49.00/hr

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer to join an innovative powertrain engineering team. In this role, you will lead calibration system integration activities across multiple powertrain subsystems, ensuring optimal vehicle performance, emissions compliance, fuel economy, safety, and drivability. This opportunity is ideal for experienced calibration professionals who enjoy cross-functional leadership, technical problem solving, and driving complex engineering programs from development through validation. You'll collaborate with diverse engineering teams while serving as a key technical leader influencing critical vehicle programs.

What's the Job?

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration system integration activities across engine, transmission, driveline, and electrified powertrain systems.
• Retain lead calibrator responsibilities within one of the existing calibration areas, including:
  • Transmission
  • Torque Control
  • Engine D&E
  • ePT E&D
  • OBD
  • Torque Security
• Ensure vehicle calibrations meet performance, emissions, fuel economy, OBD regulatory compliance, torque security, system safety, and drivability requirements.
• Lead and coordinate calibration test trips involving multiple calibration teams.
• Promote efficient sharing of vehicles, resources, and development activities across calibration groups.
• Facilitate collaborative calibration development efforts among engineering teams.
• Establish common vehicle INCA experiments and data collection processes.
• Chair weekly calibration build meetings for assigned propulsion systems.
• Manage engineering resources including:
  • Simulation environments
  • Bench testing
  • Engine dynamometers
  • Powertrain dynamometers
  • Vehicle testing
• Communicate key technical decisions and program status to senior leadership.
• Escalate project risks and issues when necessary to support successful program execution.
• Coordinate and verify powercube calibration releases across all propulsion system modules.
• Plan and track quality gates (QGs) to ensure achievement of project objectives.

What's Needed?

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in powertrain development, calibration, or powertrain systems development.
• Prior experience leading teams of engineers in powertrain development and/or calibration activities.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Internal combustion engine fundamentals
  • Transmission systems
  • Electrified powertrains
  • Powertrain controls
  • Calibration methodologies
• Lead Calibrator experience in at least one of the following:
  • Transmission
  • Torque Control
  • Engine D&E
  • ePT E&D
  • OBD
  • Torque Security
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in technical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience developing and calibrating spark ignition engines, transmissions, and electrified powertrains.
• Powertrain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) development and verification experience.

What's in It for Me?

• Opportunity to lead critical calibration and system integration activities on advanced propulsion systems.
• Exposure to highly collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Work on cutting-edge powertrain technologies, including electrified systems.
• Develop leadership experience while influencing major vehicle programs.
• Gain visibility with senior technical and management stakeholders.
• Competitive hourly compensation with potential for long-term career opportunities.
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• 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
• Weekly Pay