Base Engine Calibration Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Calibration Engineer develops optimal base engine calibrations to meet program objectives for performance, control stability, fuel consumption, and engine-out and tailpipe emissions. The role includes setting up and controlling engine sensors and actuators across operating conditions in steady-state and transient operation, conducting engine hardware and systems testing, and supporting standardized and specialized engine test requests from other teams. The work spans propulsion system concepts with varying levels of driveline electrification. The engineer plans and coordinates day-to-day engine and powertrain dynamometer activities in collaboration with technicians and laboratory support engineers. The role also develops test plans and timelines and produces reports communicating program status to development and management teams. The engineer evaluates new engine hardware and powertrain technologies for future and carry-over applications; analyzes and solves complex system problems related to engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, and calibration development; and manipulates and uses large, complex engine-mapping datasets. The engineer participates in decisions about base engine hardware selection and calibration to achieve functional objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree.
At least 3 years of experience in the development and calibration of gasoline spark-ignition engines.
Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines.
Strong expertise and knowledge of engine control strategies and complex optimization strategies.
Experience collecting and processing data through data acquisition.
Working knowledge of engine analysis and calibration tools, emissions development, engine technologies, and competitive products.
Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills.
Good teamwork skills and ability to work independently.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Experience and overall knowledge in emissions development, powertrain systems development, and controls systems development.
Calibration process knowledge using design of experiments and advanced optimization techniques.
Proficiency in advanced simulation tools.
Proficiency in Matlab / Simulink.

Responsibilities

Generate base engine calibrations that meet program objectives for performance, control stability, fuel consumption, and engine-out and tailpipe emissions.
Set up and control engine sensors and actuators across steady-state and transient engine operating conditions.
Conduct engine hardware and systems testing.
Support other teams with standardized and specialized engine test requests.
Plan and coordinate day-to-day activities of engine and powertrain dynamometers in collaboration with technicians and laboratory support engineers.
Develop test plans and timelines and generate reports communicating program status to development and management teams.
Evaluate new engine hardware and powertrain technologies for future and carry-over applications.
Analyze and solve complex system problems related to engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, and base engine calibration development.
Manipulate and use large, complex sets of engine-mapping data.
Participate in decisions about base engine hardware selection and calibration to achieve functional objectives.