Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data
Systems Engineer Calibration
Job Summary:
Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Systems Engineer Calibration. This is a contract position.
What You Will Do:
This Diesel Powertrain Calibration Engineer position involves evaluating, assessing, testing, & optimizing vehicle attributes. Modify vehicle and powertrain calibrations to meet attributes including emissions, drivability, performance, diagnostics, fuel economy, and NVH. This can be on vehicles and/or in engine dynamometer test cells.
Responsibilities could include:
- Specialization in Engine combustion setpoints, SCR Aftertreatment operation, DPF Regen Mode operation and temperature control, CAN communications, and diagnostics calibration meeting requirements based on robust statistical metrics.
- Perform data analysis and regress model calibrations with large data sets & communicate conclusions.
- Interface with software algorithm suppliers (internal and external) to evaluate new features prior to development process.
- Calibrate and sign-off features for future model year Diesel programs.
- Document progress and methods used to calibrate & validate features within assigned responsibility.
- Use models and simulation to reduce testing and optimize powertrain calibrations.
- Position may require travel to remote development locations (Arizona/Canada/Colorado/Florida) for vehicle testing – approximately 2 weeks per trip and 3 trips per year.
Basics:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BSME, BSEE, BSAE, BS Chemical Engineering, BSE Computer Science, BS Computer Engineering).
- Strong problem-solving skills to drive resolution of sophisticated system issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent data analysis capabilities, including statistical knowledge.
- Team player who excels in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Valid Driver’s license required.
- Strong problem-solving skills to drive resolution of sophisticated system issues.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent data analysis capabilities, including statistical knowledge.
- Team player who excels in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Valid Driver’s license required.
- Position fully onsite.
Preferred:
- 5+ years experience of powertrain calibration with vehicle and/or dyno testing.
- Master of Science in Engineering; Electrical, Mechanical, or similar.
- Proficient with Matlab and Calibration Tools including ETAS and/or ATI.
- Understanding of Emission Regulatory requirements, including OBD.
- Demonstrated ability to create or invent solutions to new or changing requirements.
- Ability to read and understand powertrain control strategies (C-code & model-based).
- CAE experience with modeling/simulation to calibrate and optimize engine control features.
- Comprehensive knowledge of internal combustion engines (especially diesels) and effective engine and vehicle test methods.
- 5+ years experience of powertrain calibration with vehicle and/or dyno testing.
- Master of Science in Engineering; Electrical, Mechanical, or similar.
- Proficient with Matlab and Calibration Tools including ETAS and/or ATI.
- Understanding of Emission Regulatory requirements, including OBD.
- Demonstrated ability to create or invent solutions to new or changing requirements.
- Ability to read and understand powertrain control strategies (C-code & model-based).
- CAE experience with modeling/simulation to calibrate and optimize engine control features.
- Comprehensive knowledge of internal combustion engines (especially diesels) and effective engine and vehicle test methods.
How You Will Be Successful:
- Envision the Future
- Communicate Honestly and Broadly
- Seek Technology and Business “First”
- Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Free training on all Altair products
Why Work with Us:
Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.
For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com
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