Core Engine Calibration Engineer

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Calibration Engineer is responsible for generating optimal base engine calibrations meeting all the program objectives in terms of performance, control stability, lowest fuel consumption whilst minimizing the engine out and tailpipe emissions levels. The setup and control of all engine sensors and actuators for all engine operating conditions under both steady state and transient engine operation is part of the responsibilities. The Calibration Engineer is also responsible for conducting engine hardware and systems testing and supporting all other teams with their standardized and specialized engine test requests. The responsibilities will be carried out across all the different propulsion system concepts and will include varying levels of electrification of the driveline. The Calibration Engineer will plan and coordinate day to day activities of an engine and powertrain dynamometer and does include collaboration with technicians and laboratory support engineers. In addition, test plans and timelines will be developed, and reports generated to communicate the status of the program to the larger development and management teams. Evaluations will occur with new engine hardware and powertrain technologies for future and carry over applications. The Calibration Engineer will analyze and solve complex system problems as they relate to engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, and base engine calibration development. The Calibration Engineer will manipulate and utilize large and complex sets of engine mapping data. The engineer will also actively participate in the decision process of base engine hardware selection and base engine calibration to achieve the functional objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree
Strong knowledge of internal combustion engines
Strong expertise and knowledge of engine control strategies and complex optimization strategies
Data acquisition experience collecting and processing data
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
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
Proficient in advanced simulation tools
Proficient in Matlab / Simulink

Responsibilities

Generating optimal base engine calibrations meeting all program objectives (performance, control stability, fuel consumption, emissions).
Setting up and controlling engine sensors and actuators for all operating conditions (steady state and transient).
Conducting engine hardware and systems testing.
Supporting other teams with standardized and specialized engine test requests.
Working across different propulsion system concepts, including varying levels of electrification.
Planning and coordinating daily activities of engine and powertrain dynamometers.
Collaborating with technicians and laboratory support engineers.
Developing test plans and timelines.
Generating reports to communicate program status to development and management teams.
Evaluating new engine hardware and powertrain technologies.
Analyzing and solving complex system problems related to engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, and calibration development.
Manipulating and utilizing large and complex sets of engine mapping data.
Actively participating in the decision process for base engine hardware selection and calibration.