EV Powertrain Calibration Engineer

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We are seeking an experienced EV Powertrain Calibration Engineer to support electric powertrain calibration, validation, and vehicle development activities. This role will be responsible for feature-level calibration, software validation, vehicle testing, issue resolution, and coordination with controls, validation, supplier, and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation at both vehicle and component levels.
• Own calibration activities for assigned vehicle features and functions, ensuring high-quality and on-time releases.
• Support calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones leading to Start of Production (SOP).
• Configure, monitor, and validate CAN/LIN communication at the vehicle level.
• Flash electronic control units (ECUs) and ensure test vehicles are maintained with the latest approved software releases.
• Collaborate with validation engineers to develop numerical and physical validation plans.
• Analyze test results against design requirements and recommend calibration, control, or software improvements.
• Debug embedded electric vehicle control unit (EVCU) software models and support issue resolution.
• Review and improve Simulink models, control strategies, and calibration parameters.
• Ensure proper data and command exchange between powertrain-related ECUs and verify appropriate HMI behavior.
• Support the implementation and operation of powertrain test benches based on project requirements.
• Collaborate with controls teams, suppliers, validation engineers, and chief engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Lead or coordinate technical meetings related to calibration and validation activities.
• Track, investigate, and resolve issues with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Prepare and maintain technical test reports and provide feedback at the completion of each development phase.
• Communicate test failures, delays, interruptions, and other development issues to the appropriate validation teams through incident reporting.
• Review laboratory test reports and prepare final reports for release.
• Support continuous improvement of calibration and validation processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience in automotive calibration, preferably with electric or electrified powertrain systems.
• Strong understanding of EV systems, including battery management systems (BMS), charging systems, thermal management, torque control, and electric propulsion.
• Experience with automotive vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
• Hands-on experience with model-based development and embedded software systems.
• Strong understanding of control systems and control theory.
• Experience with automotive feature testing, validation, and in-vehicle calibration.
• Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in English.

Tools & Software

Experience with the following tools is preferred:

• ETAS INCA
• MDA
• MATLAB / Simulink
• CANalyzer
• CDA
• PowerCal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting production vehicle programs through SOP.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle or hardware prototypes.
• Experience with EV or electrified powertrain development programs.
• Familiarity with OEM development processes, calibration tools, and vehicle platforms.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.

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