Vehicle Performance & Calibration Engineer - Hybrid

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an engineer to support the Machine Performance group in tuning and validating vehicle control systems. The role blends bench work with hands-on vehicle diagnostics and software validation to ensure features meet design requirements.

The candidate will perform CAN troubleshooting, calibration development, and controller tuning in a hybrid setting, with about half time spent on vehicle work and the remainder on bench simulations and validation tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in vehicle tuning or controls.
• Experience with IC engine controls: fueling, speed control, and governing.
• Familiarity with CAN diagnostics and validation workflows.
• Calibration development and validation support.

Responsibilities

• Support the Machine Performance group during early software releases.
• Calibrate and tune vehicle features and controllers to meet requirements.
• Perform CAN troubleshooting to ensure proper functioning of systems.
• Conduct bench simulations and tuning of PID and acceleration-based controllers.
• Hybrid work arrangement; 50% hands-on vehicle work on project stages.

Skills

System calibration

PID tuning

CAN diagnostics

Bench testing

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an engineer to support the Machine Performance group in tuning and validating vehicle control systems. The role blends bench work with hands-on vehicle diagnostics and software validation to ensure features meet design requirements.

The candidate will perform CAN troubleshooting, calibration development, and controller tuning in a hybrid setting, with about half time spent on vehicle work and the remainder on bench simulations and validation tasks.