Hybrid Propulsion Calibration Engineer

Chelsea, MI, United States (On-site)

Contract (2 months 13 days)

Published 4 hours ago

MATLAB/SIMULINK

calibration tools

Written and verbal communications skills

Testing & Validation

problem - solving analytical skills

management reporting

issue resolution

The Hybrid Application Calibration Engineer is responsible for Hybrid Controller Processor calibration development from first Hardware-In-Loop simulators, powertrain dynamometers and mule vehicles up to production. The scope of responsibility spans the application, optimization, validation and logistics/fleet support. The application calibration engineer will conduct HCP calibration reviews with the calibration teams and support all center of excellence (CoE) team meetings and discussions. Activities will be carried out on clients Chelsea Proving Grounds as well as Technical Centers in Auburn Hills when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the various calibration teams by providing guidance and support with daily calibration activities and issue resolution.

• Review any new calibrations that are implemented with software change requests and work with lead calibrators and controls engineers to ensure initial values for the new calibrations are correct by reviewing SWCRs implemented in the new release (performed at each new SW release).

• Support Hardware-In-Loop and help dyno commissioning first-run activities for new powertrain architectures. They will work closely with HCP controls team to ensure features are working sufficiently and efficiently.

• Provide training to all new calibration engineers and/or anyone else needing training on the operation of hybrid vehicles and controls.

• Support development test trips and report activities for Sr. Management.

• Work with the CoE teams to ensure best practices are followed.

• Provide support to the various calibration teams for resolving any system issues.

• Demonstrated the ability to work will with others. The hybrid application calibration engineer must be a team player, supporting and promoting team accomplishments versus personal achievement.

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree

• Experience with electrified powertrain (BEV or Hybrid) calibration or embedded controls

• Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and with others

• High level of analytic ability and creativity

• Ability to balance work effectively on multiple issues

• Must have strong knowledge of the Powertrain system.

• Exhibit strong leadership presence by engaging management as necessary to ensure project objectives are achieved.

• Knowledge of control system development tools such as Matlab Simulink and GT Power

• Calibration tool INCA is a plus

• Experience in Powertrain Control solutions development (powertrain control algorithms, On-board Diagnostics/OBD, embedded software)

• Knowledge of fundamentals of internal combustion engines

• Experience in engine/transmission design and development and/or Powertrain Systems Engineering

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $18.49/hour - $28.89/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.