Senior Calibration Engineer

LER TechForce; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce seeks a Senior Calibration Engineer in Columbus, Indiana, with travel to various unanticipated worksites across the United States. Telecommuting is permitted 3 days per week.

You will apply QA techniques, coordinate calibration tasks with software teams, evaluate calibration activities for efficiency, and perform root cause analyses for calibration-related issues. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and hands-on experience with embedded control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, electronics, mechatronics or related field is required.
• 3+ years engineering/technical experience with embedded control systems and calibration.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink/LabVIEW or TestStand.
• Familiarity with engine test methods and calibration/tuning.
• Competence in data analysis and interpretation of control algorithms.
• Experience solving problems with structured methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
• Knowledge of real-time testing and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, TCP/IP).
• Experience with PLM tools (Windchill, PTC Integrity) and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Apply QA techniques and coordinate calibration-related tasks with software and systems teams.
• Evaluate calibration activities to maximize resource efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis for feature-level calibration issues.
• Assist in calibration tool development and integration meetings.
• Provide technical direction to support personnel and calibration teams.
• Represent calibration in cross-functional team meetings and projects.

Skills

Embedded control systems

Data analysis

Problem solving

Calibration testing

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

TestStand

Windchill

PTC Integrity

Jira

AVL CRETA

Job description

Job Location

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

Duties

LER TechForce LLC seeks Senior Calibration Engineer in Columbus, Indiana, and various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. Telecommuting permitted 3 days/week. Duties: apply quality assurance techniques; liaise with software and system development teams to coordinate calibration-related tasks; evaluate calibration activities to maximize resource efficiency; perform root cause analysis and error correction (5 Whys, Fishbone) for feature-level problems relating to calibration, controls, hardware, software, and architecture; participate in calibration integration meetings; liaise with teams developing calibration management systems and applications; provide technical direction to support personnel; represent the calibration team in multi focused team meetings; support the development of calibration tools; utilize various test environments and controls architecture to analyze and verify controls performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or related field, and 3 years of experience (gained at any time) in an engineering or technical role in which one or more of the skills listed below were used or developed. Included within the 3 years of experience, must have experience in the following: embedded control systems; MATLAB, Simulink, LabView or TestStand; test setup and hardware connections; implementing internal combustion engines knowledge and expertise to develop effective engine 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, or 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, Jira, or AVL CRETA); 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 or diagnostic features.