Calibration Engineer - Small Engines - Onsite
Kawasaki Motors Corp
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide fuel injection calibrations to achieve emissions and performance targets
- Recommend changes to the calibration strategies, testing procedures or engine hardware to achieve target objectives
- Perform standardized, prescribed or diverse test assignments while maintaining detailed test records
- Perform setup and instrumentation of calibration vehicles and engines
- Utilize precision test equipment and measurement devices
- Communicate within Kawasaki and suppliers to discuss schedules, program needs and test data
- On occasion, independently travel to test locations and suppliers
- Coordination of test vehicles and necessary test equipment
- Participation in vehicle test sessions in different locations (summer and winter)
- Project handling and project documentation according to specified processes
- Performing release procedures (verification and validation) for software for different sample stages as well as final production software
- Validation of the calibration under various factors
- Develop test plans to provide detailed evaluations of various engine control systems
- Leading vehicle or dyno based attribute assessment for engine control systems, and identifying opportunities for improvement
- Detailing instrumentation and test requirements to technicians
- Refining and running powertrain models to characterize system interactions & sensitivities, as well as to develop or assess controls requirements and calibration approaches
- Checking data quality and correcting problems when issues are found
- Interpreting results and assimilating findings into a documented summary
- Develop functional guidelines for engine control systems
- Communicating results and conclusions with interfacing activities and management
- Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree
- Emphasis with controls systems a plus
- 6+ years of experience with engine calibration or similar
- Knowledge of fuel injection calibration strategies and technologies
- Knowledge of data acquisition systems and sensors
- Thorough understanding of CANbus Communication
- Proficient with ETAS, INCA and MDA
- Knowledge of combustion analysis tools
- Experience with Engine Test Bed & Dynamometer Automation
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments
- Model based Calibration experience a plus
- Good business math and reasoning ability
- Proficient organizational and communication skills
- Good work/life balance.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible Schedules
- Summer Hours
- Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 401K
- Generous Time off
- Educational Assistance
- Ongoing training and development
- Team member product purchase program