Contractor - Calibration and Controls Engineer

Ricardo•Bridgeport, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ricardo is seeking a Project Engineer in Gasoline ICE Calibration & Controls to deliver on-going client project in Bridgeport, Alabama. Our controls and calibration teams are responsible for development of a complex control system and its calibration for high-performance outboard gasoline motor. Our support to the customer covers the full spectrum of control system and calibration development, from clean sheet, through to fully validated production control system and calibration. In this role, you will be primarily working on calibration development for full outboard motor assembly, but may be expected to support other technical domains.

Requirements

Calibration and/or controls background
Several years of experience in successfully delivering projects in engine calibration or related disciplines
Technical background in the calibration of Engine Management Systems
Knowledge of traditional calibration and data analysis tools
Control systems development experience
Sound understanding of engine fundamentals
Capability to resolve technical issues
Liaise with customer on a regular basis

Responsibilities

Technical development of calibration for high-power gasoline outboard motor
Calibration development predominantly on full outboard motor assembly level (on boat)
Support to development of control systems (for transmission and steering)
Issues resolution; integration support
Technical analysis to achieve tasks with sound evidence base
Responsibility for delivering assigned tasks to time, cost and quality
Liaison with wider team members to organise and deliver project activities as required
Interface directly with client on technical issues
Reporting of technical status internally and to customers
Supervision of junior team members on assigned tasks