Senior Calibration Engineer - Engine

General Motors Africa & Middle East; Brighton Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking an Engine Calibration engineer to join our Calibration team in Michigan. You will calibrate engine controls, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to release robust powertrain calibrations that meet design goals and customer expectations.

The role emphasizes empirical data capture, troubleshooting across programs, and mentoring new engineers. A BS in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience are expected, with hybrid work completing the picture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical and/or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis on complex problems.
• Some knowledge of powertrain systems.
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Follow/author documented procedures to calibrate systems to meet product goals, and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Help create new procedures to document standard work for new technologies.
• Design and manage key strategic interfaces within Vehicle Calibration and/or Engine Controls.
• Help train new calibration engineers on calibration processes.
• Lead requirements development with other activities.
• Support root cause analysis.
• Lead troubleshooting activities for complex system issues across programs.
• Strong ability to efficiently capture and analyze empirical data.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Identify and document calibration vulnerabilities and build mitigation action plans; track corrective actions.
• The area of calibration responsibility could include: Engine Torque Control, Combustion Optimization/Knock Detection.

Skills

Data acquisition and analysis

Powertrain knowledge

Engineering fundamentals

Test vehicle operation

Documentation familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

INCA/ETAS

Job description

Job Description The Role: Here at General Motors, we are looking for a hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions to join our Engine Calibration team! Engine calibration engineers work with vehicles, software, and algorithms to design and release engine calibrations to meet customer designs and performance requirements. They support the lead calibrator and diagnostic strategist, as well as stakeholders including the members of the vehicle platform, engine hardware, manufacturing plant and quality team. Depending on the area of responsibility, a Calibrator may focus more heavily on engine controls, serial data, platform interface, or diagnostic calibration functionality. These roles play a critical part in ensuring powertrain integration achieves world-class performance and aligns with program objectives.

What You'll Do

Follow/author documented procedures to calibrate systems to meet product goals, and provide feedback for continuous improvement Help create new procedures to document standard work for new technologies Design and manage key strategic interfaces within Vehicle Calibration and/or Engine Controls Help train new calibration engineers on calibration processes Lead requirements development with other activities Support root cause analysis Lead troubleshooting activities for complex system issues across programs Strong ability to efficiently capture and analyze empirical data. Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices Identify and document calibration vulnerabilities and build mitigation action plans; track corrective actions The area of calibration responsibility could include: Engine Torque Control Combustion Optimization/Knock Detection.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering degree
• 5+ years of technical and/or manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis on complex problems
• Some knowledge of powertrain systems
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate test vehicles

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master of Science in Engineering
• 8+ years of experience with in-vehicle testing
• DRE Experience
• Experience INCA/ETAS data acquisition
• Automotive OEM experience

Additional Conditions

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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