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 across hot-climate, cold-climate, and high-altitude conditions in accordance with powertrain system objectives, and prepares reports communicating program status to the broader team. The role uses complex engine-mapping data to analyze and solve problems involving engine performance, fuel consumption, emissions, onboard diagnostics (OBD), and base-engine calibration. The engineer works cross-functionally with engine development, powertrain controls, and vehicle teams to identify and implement solutions that meet drivability and emissions requirements. The engineer also evaluates new engine and aftertreatment hardware and technologies for future applications, contributes to standard hardware and calibration-development processes, and participates in meetings with management, product design, and systems teams. The position combines multiple engineering disciplines to develop hardware and calibrate engine management systems. Travel of 4–6 weeks throughout the year is expected for system validation and verification.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or 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 PowerPoint presentations to upper management.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop, test, and validate vehicle-based engine calibrations for fuel economy, drivability, and emissions requirements.
Plan, generate, and verify feature calibrations in hot-climate, cold-climate, and high-altitude conditions in accordance with powertrain system objectives.
Generate reports communicating program status to the broader team.
Analyze complex engine-mapping data to solve problems related to 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 aftertreatment hardware and technologies for future applications.
Analyze, plan, and solve complex 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, detailed assignment reports, and timing projections.
Travel 4–6 weeks throughout the year for system validation and verification.