Principal Calibration Engineer

LER TechForce; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting permitted 1 day/week

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking a Principal Calibration Engineer to lead automotive calibration development projects, including developing test plans and mentoring junior engineers. The role requires a Master’s degree and specific experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and real-time testing methodologies. This position allows for telecommuting 1 day a week and is based in Columbus, Indiana.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) required.
• 4 years experience in engineering roles with specific skills.
• Real-time testing experience with various protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive calibration projects for engine performance.
• Develop test plans for embedded controls and features.
• Mentor entry-level calibration engineers.
• Perform root cause analysis on system-level problems.
• Conduct tests to ensure software quality and functionality.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

Internal combustion engine knowledge

Systems engineering problem-solving

Real-time testing

Data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years experience

Job description

Principal Calibration Engineer

Location: 305 Franklin Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201, and various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Function: Management and Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Lead automotive calibration development projects to calibrate engine control algorithms and improve engine performance attributes.
• Develop and create test plans for current and future components and features, including testing and validation of new embedded controls, diagnostic monitors, and other features for engine control algorithms.
• Coach, mentor, and train entry‑level calibration engineers.
• Create system process improvement and implementation plans.
• Stay abreast of new technology and competitors' products to determine applicability to current and future development projects.
• Lead calibration peer reviews and subsystem product development team meetings.
• Suggest enhancements to calibration procedures and share lessons learned.
• Perform root cause analysis and error correction of system-level problems relating to calibration, controls, hardware, software, and architecture.
• Develop and perform tests to ensure quality, functionality and safety of controls software using manual and automated test platforms.
• Coordinate input from internal and external customers to better understand needs and perceptions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field.
• 4 years of experience in an engineering or technical role that includes the following skills: MATLAB and Simulink; implementing internal combustion engine knowledge and expertise to develop effective engine and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) test methods; analyzing and interpreting control algorithms for engine architecture; troubleshooting systems engineering problems using problem‑solving methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, or 7‑Steps); real‑time testing and decoding experience using at least one communications protocol (CAN, LIN, or TCP/IP); reviewing and interpreting product drawings, wiring and architecture diagrams; performing data analysis for creation, testing, verification, and validation of control/diagnostic features.
• Alternatively, bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) plus 6 years of progressive post‑bachelor experience in an engineering or technical role that includes the skills listed above.

Telecommuting: Permitted 1 day/week.