
Project Engineer - Engine Calibration
- Michigan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Defines, plans, and performs engine, powertrain calibration and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required.
- Plans and manages engineering resources according to project requirements.
- Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, technical plans, engine testing, vehicle testing, data analysis and validation.
- Support/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports.
- Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations.
- Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues.
- Defines, executes and supports research and development activities.
- Participate in customer meetings.
- Communicates test results, progress and issues as they arise to project team and customer.
- Participates in powertrain calibration development trips as required.
- Other duties as required to ensure project success.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- Masters' degree preferred
- 3-5+ years' experience in expertise
- Experience and exposure to Automaker Practices
- Technical
- A thorough understanding of Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain related vehicle systems functionality
- A basic understanding of IC engine emissions controls components, After Treatment Systems and functionality.
- Powertrain Calibration development experience with achieving automotive tailpipe emissions standards.
- Monitors
- CCM
- Catalyst
- Misfire
- EGR
- AFRIM
- HEGO
- Etc.
- OBD Self-Cert Demonstration, Documentation, Statistics and Reporting
- Green, 4km, Full Useful Life, OBD limit components
- WPA and BPU
- In Use Monitor Performance (IUMPR)
- Ability to be effective in the following areas:
- Powertrain Calibration optimization to meet fuel economy and emissions objectives.
- Vehicle development trip support for hot weather, cold weather and high altitude.
- Ability to operate effectively in a professional testing environment.
- Working experience/knowledge/skills of in some or all of the following tools:
- Etas INCA
- ATI Vision
- Vector CANape, CANalyzer
- Ability to interpret C Code and navigate other software description aids
- Microsoft Office (required)
- Identify, initiate, and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
- Relational/Professional
- Active support of Group Leader for managing of small technical teams
- Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
- Accountability for individual and team delivery
- Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
- Effective communication with all levels of the program team
- Active involvement in Annual Review and Work Planning Process.
- Commercial
- Support the Business Development process for specific clients.
- Efficient on time delivery of program expectations with consistently high feedback.