Project Engineer - Transmission Calibration

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Calibration Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of e-mobility and automotive technology. This position involves working on cutting-edge projects related to transmission calibration and vehicle safety. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team to define and execute engineering solutions that enhance vehicle performance and reduce emissions. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a greener, safer world of mobility. If you're a proactive engineer looking to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in transmission calibration required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Define and perform engine, transmission, and vehicle calibration.
• Manage engineering resources according to project requirements.
• Communicate test results and issues to project team and customers.

Skills

Transmission Calibration

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Etas INCA

AVL Drive

Matlab

Microsoft Office

Vector CANape

ATI Vision

AVL Cameo

AVL Concerto

Mototron MotoTune/MotoHawk

Job description

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AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing solutions for e-mobility, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

AVL is hiring a Calibration Engineer with experience in transmission calibration. Minimally, 1+ years of relevant experience are required, in addition to strong communication skills. This position will be located offsite in the Auburn Hills or Chelsea, MI area. Qualified candidates will be proactive, driven engineers searching for the next step in their career growth.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Skill Team Roles:

The Transmission, Electrification, and Vehicle Calibration skill team provides engine calibration expertise to projects. The specific roles of a Project Engineer in this effort include:

• Defines, plans, and performs engine, transmission and vehicle calibration and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required.
• Plans and manages engineering resources according to project requirements.
• Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, technical plans, engine testing, vehicle testing, data analysis and validation.
• Supports/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports.
• Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues.
• Defines, executes and supports research and development activities.
• Supports, organizes, and leads customer meetings.
• Communicates test results, progress and issues as they arise to project team and customer.
• Supports customer calibration trips as required.
• Other duties as required to ensure project success.

Qualifications/Skills:

Experience and Education

• 1+ years’ experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

A Project Engineer is expected to have demonstrated abilities in some of the following areas:

• Technical
  • Identify, initiate, and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
  • Provide effective mentorship for other departmental staff in areas of expertise
  • Familiarity with regulatory and market segment requirements and end-user expectations
  • Calibration and/or development experience with two or more of the following transmission types:
    • Automatic Step Gear
    • Dry Dual Clutch
    • Wet Dual Clutch
    • CVT
    • Automated manual
  • Independent functionality in at least three of the following areas:
    • Vehicle and/or transmission calibration optimization to meet fuel economy and emissions.
    • Vehicle and/or transmission development trip support for hot weather, cold weather and high altitude.
    • Vehicle and/or transmission drivability calibration
    • ADAS/AV vehicle calibration
  • Working experience with some of the following tools:
    • Etas INCA (required)
    • ATI Vision
    • Vector CANape, CANalyzer
    • AVL Drive (required)
    • AVL Cameo
    • AVL Concerto
    • Mototron MotoTune/MotoHawk
    • Matlab (required)
    • Microsoft Office (required)
    • C-Code Programming
    • GM / Ford / Chrysler Service Tools
    • AVL Puma Dynamometer System
• Relational
  • Leadership of small to medium size technical teams
  • Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
  • Accountability for individual and team delivery
  • Negotiation for overall success
  • Program and resource coordination
  • Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
  • Effective communication with all levels of the program team
• Commercial
  • Quote Leader for a medium size program.
  • Support the Business Development process for specific clients.
  • Efficient on time delivery of program expectations with consistently high feedback.
  • Active involvement in Annual Review and Work Planning Process.

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.

Reimagining Motion. For a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Location:

Offsite in Michigan, MI, US

Company: AVL Mobility Technologies Inc

Job Function: Calibration

Contract Type:

Posting Date: Apr 1, 2025

Job ID: 38122

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.