Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer – Intermediate

FastTek Global; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer in Chelsea, Michigan. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing engine calibrations related to drivability, emissions, and fuel economy. This role engages in all phases of development, from conceptual design to validation. The ideal candidate will possess robust engineering skills, strong communication abilities, and relevant experience in engine systems.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Benefits

401(k) with Match

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO Program

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in spark ignition engine controls and calibration.
• Familiarity with engine system development and related technologies.
• Experience in launching applications to meet ACC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop optimal engine calibration for drivability metrics.
• Plan and coordinate propulsion dyno activities.
• Execute test plans and timelines for program status reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective Communication

Data Acquisition

Problem-Solving Techniques

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ETAS/INCA

Job description

Chelsea, Michigan Powertrain Engine Calibration Engineer – Intermediate #1029781
Job Description:
D&E Drivability & Emissions Calibration Engineer

• The Calibration Engineer is responsible for developing the optimal engine calibration to meet drivability metrics along with ensuring optimal emissions and fuel economy.
• The engineer is responsible for the calibration maturity and development of sub features resulting in an overall optimal propulsion system.
• This spans the entirety of the lifecycle of development through conceptual phase, strategy development, calibration execution to subsystem and vehicle level validation including robustness evaluations.
• The responsibilities will be carried out across all different types of propulsion system concepts and will include varying levels of electrification.
• The work will coincide with a team of calibration engineers and functions to deliver system level functional objectives mainly related to emissions compliance.
• The engineer will plan and coordinate daily activities of propulsion dynos and vehicle related testing which may include collaboration with technicians and laboratory support engineers.
• In addition, test plans and timelines will be developed and executed with reports generated to communicate status of the program to larger development and management teams.

Requirements:
Basic Requirements:

• Obtained a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University
• Demonstrated 3 or more years of work experience in the area of spark ignition engine controls and calibration
• Strong familiarities related to engine system development including related technologies and subsystems such as combustion, valvetrain, fuel system, boost systems, EGR systems, aftertreatment systems, controls and its algorithm including diagnostics
• Feature calibration experience with exposure to optimizing drivability, emissions, and fuel economy
• Experience in launching applications meeting US based ACC/ACCII standards and regulations as well as ROW markets including (Enlarged Europe, APAC, LATAM)
• Data acquisition experience collecting and processing data providing meaningful summaries and next steps
• Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently
• Effective communication skills and able to create and present information in a clear and concise manner to colleagues and management
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and ETAS/INCA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited University
• 5 years of experience is preferred.
• DFSS green belt or higher
• Execution of Problem-solving techniques (RedX, Six Sigma, 3L5W, Kaizen, 5S)

Additional Info: At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories.Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
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FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
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