Principal Calibration Engineer

LER TechForce, LLC.; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce, LLC seeks a Principal Calibration Engineer in Columbus, Indiana, with frequent U.S. travel. The role leads automotive calibration development to optimize engine control algorithms and performance, and guides test planning for embedded controls and diagnostics.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive improvement plans, stay current with new tech, and coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver robust, safe engine software solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of engineering/technical experience including MATLAB, Simulink, and engine calibration.
• Experience with HIL testing, CAN/LIN/TCP-IP, and data analysis.
• Experience with product lifecycle tools (Windchill, PTC Integrity, or SAP).
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree with 6 years of relevant progressive experience in engineering/technical roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration development projects to calibrate engine control algorithms and improve engine performance.
• Create and execute test plans for embedded controls and diagnostic features.
• Coach and mentor entry-level calibration engineers and conduct peer reviews.
• Coordinate inputs from internal and external customers to ensure needs are understood.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

CAN protocol

LIN protocol

TCP/IP

HIL testing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Reading schematics

PLM tools

Education

Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering + 6 years experience

Tools

Windchill

PTC Integrity

SAP

Job description

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

Duties

LER TechForce, LLC seeks a Principal Calibration Engineer in Columbus, Indiana, and various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. Telecommuting permitted 3 days/week. Duties: lead automotive calibration development projects to calibrate engine control algorithms and improve engine performance attributes; lead, 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 degree) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, and 4 years of experience (gained at any time) in any engineering or technical role which included at least one of the skills listed below. Included within the 4 years of experience, must have experience in all of the following: MATLAB and Simulink; implementing internal combustion engines knowledge and expertise to develop effective engine and Hardware in Loop (HIL) test methods; analyzing and interpreting control algorithms for engine architecture to improve quality of products and to perform calibration, tuning and testing activities; troubleshooting systems engineering problems using problem-solving methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, 7-Steps); real time testing and decoding experience using at least one communications protocol (CAN, LIN, or TCP/IP) and troubleshooting any related issues; product lifecycle management tools (Windchill, PTC Integrity, or SAP); reviewing and interpreting product drawings, wiring diagrams and architecture diagrams; performing data analysis and using results for the creation, testing, verification, and validation of control/diagnostic features.

In lieu of a master's degree and 4 years of experience, will accept a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, and 6 years of post-bachelor's, progressive experience in engineering or technical roles which must have included the skills listed above.