Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer

RPMGlobal; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in Chelsea, MA, as a Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer. You will be responsible for developing diagnostic calibrations and leading efforts in meeting regulatory and quality standards while working with both conventional and electrified transmission systems. This contract position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on innovative technology projects.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Free training on all Altair products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience with INCA, Matlab, Simulink preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in OBD calibration or propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic calibrations that meet regulatory requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve diagnostics issues.
• Conduct testing and validation for vehicle systems.

Skills

Proficient using INCA

Matlab

Simulink

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of On-Board Diagnostics

Vehicle/control system calibration experience

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

INCA

Matlab

Simulink

C++

Visual Basic

Job description

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Chelsea, MI is looking for a Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Transmission On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Calibration Engineer.

Transmission On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Calibration Engineer has the opportunity to develop diagnostic calibrations that meet all regulatory, safety, quality and service requirements. They have the responsibility to assure that appropriate testing is defined, planned, and completed to fully validate all diagnostic features. They also serve as the leader for leading cross-functional teams to determine root cause and solutions for development, fast feedback, and customer vehicle diagnostic issues. They will work with a variety of conventional and electrified transmissions that require a diverse set of technical skills to effectively lead their assigned programs. They will guide instrumentation of electrical and physical systems, utilize and review data from acquisition software (INCA) to ensure that desired diagnostic behavior is achieved. The engineer will gather functional requirements as well as required milestones to plan and execute development to achieve on-time successful product launches. The candidate should expect to travel 2-4 weeks throughout the year for system validation/verification.

Basics:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Desire to work both in and out of test vehicles.
• Proficient using INCA, Matlab and Simulink/Stateflow.
• Understanding of the goals of On-Board Diagnostics.
• Functional understanding of transmission design and operation.
• Basic proficiency with the major purpose & components in an electrified propulsion system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and business acumen.
• Self-motivated/proactive with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Experience with vehicle/control system calibration.
• Functional understanding of PID Control Systems.
• Functional understanding of Gas Engine operation.
• Functional Understanding of Gas Engine exhaust aftertreatment.
• 100% onsite position.
• Driving of a vehicle required.
• Travel up to 20% required. All within the USA.

Preferred:

• Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years' experience in OBD calibration, propulsion system component calibration, OBD or propulsion controls within the electric, gasoline or diesel industry.
• INCA, Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Minitab, C++ and Visual Basic experience.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.