Calibration Engineer - Propulsion System Interface Calibration

GM•Milford, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

General Motors is seeking an engineer to develop robust engine calibration solutions across vehicles, embedded software, control algorithms, and engine hardware. The role supports calibrations that meet customer, performance, emissions, regulatory, and program requirements for internal combustion engine and PHEV applications. The engineer supports the Lead Calibrator and Diagnostic Strategist and works with Vehicle Calibration, Engine Controls, software, hardware, emissions, vehicle, manufacturing, quality, supplier, and compliance teams. Assignments may vary by program and business need, and support one of two primary discipline areas: Serial Data and Platform Calibrations, as well as related engine calibration functions. The position involves designing, developing, calibrating, validating, and releasing engine control and diagnostic solutions; evaluating results using data acquisition, empirical analysis, and engineering judgment; and supporting development and validation activities involving engines, dynamometers, vehicles, and emissions. The engineer also contributes to requirements development, technical reviews, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, calibration risk mitigation, program objectives, launch readiness, and the establishment and improvement of calibration procedures and technical processes. The role is categorized as hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week or at another frequency set by their manager. Relocation benefits are not provided. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering or technical discipline.
Minimum of two years of technical, calibration, controls, diagnostics, or related engineering experience.
Experience with data acquisition and analytical problem solving on complex technical systems.
Knowledge of powertrain or engine systems and engineering principles governing mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to support hands-on development and validation activities, including operation of test vehicles when required.
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience with engine calibration, controls, diagnostics, emissions, vehicle development, or related technical work.
Experience with in-vehicle, serial data, or other development and validation testing.
Experience with calibration and data-analysis tools, including ETAS INCA/MDA or similar products.
Automotive OEM, supplier, manufacturing, or compliance experience.
Graduate degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, calibrate, validate, and release engine control and diagnostic solutions that meet performance, emissions, regulatory, customer, and program requirements.
Use data acquisition, empirical analysis, and engineering judgment to evaluate results and resolve complex technical issues.
Support engine, dynamometer, vehicle, and emissions development and validation activities, including emissions-correlated diagnostics.
Support requirements development, technical reviews, root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective-action activities, including investigation of related diagnostic trouble codes.
Identify calibration risks and vulnerabilities, develop mitigation approaches, and support program objectives and launch readiness.
Follow, improve, and help establish calibration procedures, standard work, and technical processes.
Collaborate across engineering and business functions to align technical work and resolve issues.
Communicate technical status, risks, recommendations, actions, and timing impacts, and maintain clear technical, regulatory, and calibration documentation.
Support the Lead Calibrator and Diagnostic Strategist across Serial Data and Platform Calibrations or related engine calibration functions.
Support hands-on development and validation activities, including operating test vehicles when required.