Vehicle Propulsion System Calibration Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced engineer to lead powertrain calibration across chassis and electrified propulsion systems. You will integrate engine, electric generator/motor, HV battery, and thermal systems to meet target attributes.

Use virtual platforms and DOE to map multi-variable calibration spaces and define robust operating strategies. Responsibilities include DV testing, prototype vehicle debugging, and data-driven analysis to optimize fuel economy, performance, and emissions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 5+ years in powertrain calibration with electrified propulsion.
• 2+ years with industry-standard calibration tools.
• 2+ years with prototype vehicles/test benches.
• 2+ years with DAQ systems and testing environments.
• 1+ year in data engineering and statistical validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration development and validation across chassis, powertrain, and sub-systems.
• Perform virtual calibration development using a vehicle analytic platform and DOE methods.
• Conduct design validation and robustness testing with simulations and prototype platforms.
• Manage attribute trade-offs between fuel economy, performance, and emissions.
• Prototype commissioning and debugging of complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues.
• Document calibration progress and regulatory compliance to leadership and teams.

Skills

Powertrain calibration

Data analysis

DOE methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field

Tools

ATI Vision

ETAS INCA

Vector tools

CAN communication protocols

Job description

Responsibilities

• Vehicle calibration development & validation: Lead calibration development activities across chassis/powertrain/hub dynamometers, and on-road vehicle development. Synchronize the calibration of various sub-systems—including the engine, electric generator/motors, HV battery and thermal systems to ensure seamless integration and achievement of attribute targets.
• Virtual calibration development and optimization: Utilize virtual vehicle analytical platform to perform upfront calibration development and demonstrate system capability under various use cases. Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) methods to efficiently map complex multi-variable calibration spaces and define robust operating strategies.
• Design validation and robustness testing: Leverage virtual simulations and physical prototype platforms to perform DV testing against critical noise factors, ensuring system performance remains robust under diverse operating conditions.
• Attribute trade-off management: Conduct sensitivity studies to optimize the balance between fuel economy, performance, drivability and emissions. Establish preferred values for control strategy variables using data-driven approach.
• Prototype Commissioning: Perform system-level debugging and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues to commission prototype vehicles.
• Technical Reporting: Document and present calibration progress, trade-off results, and regulatory compliance status to program leadership and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in powertrain calibration, with a specific focus on electrified propulsion systems (HEV/PHEV/EREV/BEV).
• 2+ years industry-standard calibration tools e.g., ATI Vision, ETAS INCA, Vector tools and CAN communication protocols.
• 2+ years experience working with prototype vehicles/test bench and troubleshooting.
• 2+ years working with data acquisition (DAQ) systems and various testing environments, including engine/chassis dynamometers.
• 1+ year of experience in data engineering and statistical validation, with a proven track record of analyzing large-scale datasets to identify statistically significant trends.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle calibration development and validation, particularly in powertrain calibration for electrified propulsion systems. Proficient in utilizing virtual analytical platforms and industry-standard calibration tools to optimize system performance and ensure regulatory compliance.