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Powertrain Calibration Engineer

United States

The Powertrain Calibration Engineer will tune engine and drivetrain, software and hardware parameters to optimize performance and emissions.
Job Description: This position involves the utilization of software calibration tools to tune engine and transmission controllers for performance, emissions and OBD-II. The Powertrain Calibration Engineer will utilize engine and chassis dynamometers for emissions and performance upgrades.
Applications include:

  • · Emission legal performance upgrades: supercharger, turbocharger, and other spark ignition performance modifications
  • · Racing: Calibration support for tuning of supercharger, turbocharger, Electronic Fuel Injection, cylinder head, camshaft, and intake manifold systems for peak performance

Experience:

  • · Required: 5 of more years in automotive powertrain calibration experience.
  • · Automotive OEM or Aftermarket Powertrain calibration experience.
  • · Deep understanding of spark ignition internal combustion theory and applications.
  • · Understanding of modern OEM strategies for engines and transmissions.
  • · Understanding of emissions and OBD-II regulations for modern automobiles as they apply to calibration.
  • · Operation of chassis and engine dynamometers for performance and emissions
  • · Ability to communicate directly with emissions lab personnel to obtain proper certification testing results.
  • · Ability to work with common OEM or aftermarket software calibration toolsets.

Education: Required: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, or comparable experience in OEM calibration for spark ignition powertrains
Additional Requirements:

  • · Valid California Driver’s License and good driving record.
  • · Ability to drive vehicles for tuning purposes.
  • · Ability to travel for 1 or more weeks to support emissions testing and environmental testing of the vehicles.
  • · All potential employees are subject to drug screening and background check.

Benefits: Annual vacation, 401k, Paid Holidays
Salary Based upon experience, EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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