Senior Powertrain Calibration Engineer - Hybrid

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

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.