Calibration Engineer (Onsite) at MAHLE Powertrain, LLC. in Plymouth, Michigan

Job Description:

SUMMARY


This position will challenge you to a variety of disciplines focused on vehicle calibration and engine control systems. Your initiative and motivation will enable you to broaden your prior experience and skill set. Being self-motivated, you will be empowered to develop into a valuable and dynamic engineering asset for MAHLE Powertrain.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead, plan and deliver Engine Calibration Development and Testing.
  
  


• Conduct chassis/engine emission testing activities, including detailed analysis of test results.
  
  


• Optimize calibrations to achieve tailpipe emissions, FE and drivability targets.
  
  


• Prepare technical reports, papers and presentations.
  
  


• Work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
  
  


• Ability to adapt, integrate and work well with others is essential.
  
  


• Maintain a specialist working knowledge of new technologies as appropriate to the role.
  
  


• Mentor junior engineers to assist in their technical career development.
  
  


• Observe all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be responsible for the safety of others around the work area.
  
  


• Maintain awareness of and meet the requirements of the Company Quality System.
  
  


• Employee duties are not limited to those stated above, but are inclusive of any tasks assigned by supervisor/manager.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in related field.
  
  


• Professional qualifications as appropriate.
  
  


• Minimum 3 years' experience in powertrain calibration development.
  
  


• Detailed knowledge of internal combustion engines and testing techniques.
  
  


• Experience with engine calibration and calibration tools.
  
  


• Experience with tailpipe emissions testing and optimizing engine calibrations to meet legislative standards.
  
  


• Knowledge of Engine Management Systems (EMS) principles including the use of calibration tools and processes.
  
  


• Understanding of current powertrain control system architectures.
  
  


• Experience working with OBD testing and calibration.
  
  


• Knowledge of legislative requirements for OBD, exhaust and evaporative emissions.
  
  


• Ability to work well under pressure and to strict time constraints, as part of a team or individually.
  
  


• Confidence to clearly communicate effectively at all levels.
  
  


• Self-motivated with the drive to complete tasks in a timely manner with appropriate attention to detail.
  
  


• Flexibility with working hours and willingness to travel to customer sites for both long and short durations (including secondments).
  
  


• Knowledge of script writing capabilities for data reduction and analysis.
  
  


• Working knowledge of Matlab/Simulink analysis and simulation packages.
  
  


• Experience working with Ford processes and facilities is preferable.
  
  

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