Calibration Engineer Job Description
Calibration engineer
provides technical expertise in engine air emissions technologies, process and levels of emissions for different engine types.
Calibration Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Gasoline and/or Diesel Powertrain Calibration for Drivability, Emissions, and/or On Board Diagnostics
Calibration-Diagnostic and Aftertreatment Powertrain Calibration
Implement OBDII Calibration Error-proofing methods
Assist with development of OBDII Calibration process development
Assist with development of new OBDII monitoring technologies
Manage resolution of diagnostic calibration issues
Evaluate and assess vehicle attributes (diagnostics and emissions) on vehicles and in engine dynamometer test cells
Design and conduct tests to validate engine emissions and diagnostics
Develop data processing scripts
Perform calibration and calibration sensitivity analysis
Calibration Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Calibration Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: EPA, ISO, ETL, UL, VI, IV, III, CARB, OBD, UKAS
Education for Calibration Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the calibration engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Technical, Automotive, Physics, Education, Computer Science
Skills for Calibration Engineer
Desired skills for calibration engineer include:
Emissions regulations
Engine analysis and calibration tools
Engine technologies and competitive products
Internal combustion engines
Calibration tools
Powertrain technologies
Internal combustion engines and powertrain calibration
Geodesy
Regulatory requirements in association with OBD
Experience with in-vehicle engine and engine-vehicle calibration and data acquisition systems
Desired experience for calibration engineer includes:
Alternatively, skilled in 1D and 3D CAE methods with a desire to utilize these tools to develop engine calibrations
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
Documented experience with automatic transmission & powertrain control system function, powertrain calibration, and vehicle electrical & dynamic systems is required
Experience and comfort in assimilation into a Team and Cross-Functional Team environment
Strong ability and experience in leadership
Understanding of automotive vehicle level control systems and their interactions Understanding of electro-hydraulic control systems and their application to automatic transmissions
Calibration Engineer Examples
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Calibration Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a calibration engineer. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for calibration engineer
- Adept at working across organizational boundaries such as Powertrain and Transmission calibration groups to accomplish tasks
- Support validation of HEVTM systems in vehicle, Hardware in the Loop (HIL) or Desktop environments
- Support HEVTM FMEA and Fault Tree Analysis development
- Support development of HEVTM High Level Functional
- Support development trips for test/calibration (approx
- Conduct vehicle testing and development in S.E
- Modify vehicle and powertrain control calibrations to meet all OBD diagnostic requirements
- Design and conduct tests to validate OBD diagnostics and emissions
- Optimize the fuel economy calibration for Ford’s Hybrid Electric Vehicles by minimizing energy usage across numerous drive cycles and environmental conditions
- Utilize calibration software tools to calibrate, test, and analyze powertrain and vehicle control module data
Qualifications for calibration engineer
- Three or more years of experience in Powertrain Calibration
- ATI and/or Inca or similar Data Acquistion Tool experience is a plus
- The qualified candidate must have a minimum of one (1) or more years of professional experience in Engine Calibration Design Release or related Automotive Calibration Design Release function
- Experience with vehicle, engine dyno or test stand setup and debug
- The candidate must be Self-Motivated and an Independent Thinker with the ability to relate their ideas and requirements to fellow team members or cross-functional team members
- The candidate must have good written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to document information using MS Office Professional (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for use within the assigned program
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Calibration Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a calibration engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for calibration engineer
- Support Ford Research’s fuel economy projects around powertrain energy usage, system optimization, and thermal management
- Support calibration development and sign-off trips to environmental testing facilities
- Support future documentation generation such as new calibration guides and new testing procedures
- Prepare and present management reports on electrified powertrain fuel economy calibration topics
- Calibration of Powertrains for Drivability, Emissions, and/or On Board Diagnostics
- Represent CAE-based calibration team at engineering development meetings other key program implementation forums as necessary
- Support projects in following transmission calibration process
- Refining and running powertrain models to characterize system interactions & sensitivities, to develop or assess controls requirements and calibration approaches
- Conducts detailed experiments according to guidelines
- Evaluation, documentation and presentation of experimental results in English
Qualifications for calibration engineer
- Previous experience in Controls Engineering
- Experience using ATI / INCA
- BSEE or BSME required
- Experience with Powertrain Control Systems required
- Experience with calibration development tools
- Ability to read and understand “C” code required
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Calibration Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a calibration engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for calibration engineer
- Be familiar with gasoline and or diesel engines and associated systems (cooling, lubrication, fuel, valve train, piston and liner interface etc)
- To provide guidance and training, sometimes on-site, for engine installation, test bed set-up and engine testing processes and development experiments
- Maintain to a high standard optical calibration rigs and processes for WSS manufacturing
- Work with production engineers to identify and troubleshoot calibration failures
- Oversee tests of samples through the production line
- Maintain manufacturing specifications
- Carry out R&D experiments to verify new calibration processes
- Analyse production data using mathematical & statistical analysis tools
- Prepare reports on experiments and production results
- Actively participates in the calibration, verification, release, and implementation of software for NA vehicles
Qualifications for calibration engineer
- Strong desire to learn the essentials of the HEVTM sub-system
- Strong data analysis capabilities including data post processing using Matlab or python scripting preferred
- Ability to read Simulink and Stateflow block diagrams preferred
- ATI and/or Inca or similar Data Acquisition Tool experience is a plus
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with 3.0 or greater GPA
- Zero to Three years of experience in Powertrain Calibration
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Calibration Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a calibration engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for calibration engineer
- Translates customer performance requirements into software calibration data for the engine management system
- Performs diagnostic activities on engine management system and report findings and recommendations to improve reliability and durability of the system
- Stays current on software functionality and product requirements for their assigned functions
- Identifies opportunities or provides input for new initiatives to improve calibration and testing methods for higher efficiency and effectiveness
- In vehicle calibration of powertrain control algorithms, with focus on base engine functions and OBD diagnostic functions
- Perform software & calibration release procedures (verification and validation) for various sample stages final production data
- Occasional trips for function verification and validation will be necessary
- Requirements capture, specification building and development of transmissions control systems for off-highway vehicles
- Analysis and interpretation of vehicle and rig based data
- Work closely with the mechanical design team to ensure seamless integration of mechanical and control systems
Qualifications for calibration engineer
- This position will require approximately 20% in-state and interstate travel in order to execute testing in various conditions that cannot be simulated at the Ford permanent location in Dearborn, MI
- M.S.in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Three or more years of professional experience in Powertrain Calibration
- OBD calibration experience
- 2 years or more of powertrain experience
- Ability to read and understand complex powertrain controls strategies
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Calibration Engineer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of calibration engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for calibration engineer
- To perform feasibility studies for emissions, CO2 and power in front of engine, calibration or vehicle hardware changes
- To investigate the new coming legislations affecting diesel emissions, CO2, power and OBD and to define and develop the required actions, tools and methodologies to prepare the teams in advance for the engine' s calibration
- Experienced team leader with the ability to drive delivery through others and meet significant deliverables across multiple complex projects
- Test bed & machine integration engine calibration activities, including climatic testing, to meet current and future off highway emissions legislation
- Follow standard emission procedures and drive cycle guidelines for data collection
- Perform calibration work that focuses on new engine or transmission programs, powertrain system adaptation to new vehicles, and controls feature implementation support
- Incorporate design for six sigma best practices to optimize system designs
- Work typically includes some travel throughout the year for issue discovery and system validation/verification
- Manage and support external facilities and suppliers to achieve Calibration team goals
- Prepare reports of all findings from Test bed, Vehicle testing and environmental testing of the vehicle, and present these to all levels up to director technical meetings
Qualifications for calibration engineer
- Strong Computer/CAE skills including calibration software tools, Matlab, and MS Office
- Some travel may be necessary to Ford Testing Facilities
- Prior powertrain controls/calibration experience desired
- Mathworks Matlab experience for analyzing engineering datasets preferred
- Engineers must have strong fundamental capabilities in engine and vehicle operation
- Working knowledge of control system and software design, including C Programming language