Gasoline Engine Calibration Engineer

Stellantis•Chelsea, MI

About The Position

The Gasoline Engine Calibration Engineer develops, tests, and validates vehicle-based calibrations to achieve fuel economy and drivability targets while meeting current and future emissions standards. The engineer plans, generates, and verifies feature calibrations in hot- and cold-climate conditions and at high altitude, in accordance with powertrain system functional objectives, and prepares reports communicating program status. The role involves analyzing large and complex engine-mapping datasets to identify and solve system problems related to engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, on-board diagnostics (OBD), and base-engine calibration. The engineer works cross-functionally with engine development, powertrain controls, and vehicle teams to develop calibration solutions that meet drivability and emissions requirements. The role also evaluates engine and after-treatment hardware and technologies for future applications, contributes to hardware and calibration development processes and procedures, and presents assignment summaries, detailed reports, and timing projections to management, product design, and systems teams. The position combines multiple engineering disciplines to develop hardware and calibrate the engine management systems of the company’s engines. Travel of 4–6 weeks throughout the year is expected for system validation and verification.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering degree.
At least 5 years of prior vehicle engine calibration experience.
Fundamental knowledge of internal combustion engines and powertrain calibration.
Working knowledge of calibration tools such as INCA and ATI, emissions regulations, and powertrain technologies.
Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations for upper management.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
6 or more years of experience in engine development, powertrain systems development, engine calibration, control systems development, or diagnostics within the automotive industry.
Calibration process knowledge using design of experiments and advanced optimization techniques.
Proficiency in advanced simulation tools.
Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and validate vehicle-based calibrations to meet fuel economy, drivability, and emissions objectives.
Plan, generate, and verify feature calibrations in hot-climate and cold-climate conditions and at high altitude.
Generate reports communicating program status to the larger team.
Analyze large and complex engine-mapping datasets to solve system problems involving engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, OBD, and base-engine calibration.
Work cross-functionally with engine development, powertrain controls, and vehicle teams to identify and implement calibration solutions.
Evaluate new engine and after-treatment hardware and technologies for future applications.
Analyze, plan, and solve system problems related to calibration development.
Participate in developing standard hardware and calibration development processes and procedures.
Participate in meetings with management, product design, and systems teams.
Present summaries and detailed reports on assignments, including timing projections.
Travel 4–6 weeks throughout the year for system validation and verification.