Senior Calibration Engineer - Engine

RiseMe; Brighton Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a calibration engineer to join the Engine Calibration team. You will design and release engine calibrations, work with software, algorithms, and various stakeholders to ensure powertrain performance meets design goals.

The role combines hands-on calibration work with data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. The candidate should have a strong engineering foundation, 5+ years’ experience, and be able to operate test vehicles.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, CS, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of technical/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis on complex problems.
• Some knowledge of powertrain systems.
• Understanding of engineering theory and operation principles.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate test vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to calibrate systems to meet product goals and provide feedback for improvements.
• Create new procedures for documenting standard work for new technologies.
• Design and manage strategic interfaces within Vehicle Calibration/Engine Controls.
• Train new calibration engineers on calibration processes.
• Lead requirements development and conduct root cause analyses.
• Lead troubleshooting for complex system issues across programs.
• Capture and analyze empirical data efficiently.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices.
• Identify calibration vulnerabilities and track corrective actions.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

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

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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