Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer

Manpower Group (USA); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup seeks a Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI, for a contract role with potential direct hire. You will lead calibration integration across multiple propulsion subsystems, ensuring performance, emissions compliance, and drivability while coordinating cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5+ years in powertrain calibration, strong technical leadership, and experience with calibration methodologies and powertrain controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related engineering discipline from ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in powertrain development or calibration.
• Experience leading teams in powertrain development or calibration activities.
• Strong understanding of engine, transmission, electrified powertrains, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration system integration across engine, transmission, driveline, and electrified powertrain systems.
• Coordinate calibration test trips and share resources across groups.
• Chair weekly calibration build meetings and manage resources like dynamometers and test beds.
• Communicate decisions and program status to senior leadership.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited university

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer

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.
• Represent vehicle programs during management ride-and-drive evaluations.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

If you're passionate about powertrain calibration, advanced vehicle technologies, and leading engineering innovation, we want to hear from you. Become part of a team shaping the future of vehicle performance and propulsion systems.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.