Senior Engine Calibration Engineer

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

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.