Senior Project Engineer - Drivability & Emissions Calibration

Senior Project Engineer - Drivability & Emissions Calibration

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation of test articles to meet program needs including the setup and validation of instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Plan, coordinate and execute testing on chassis dynamometer or in application to support program objectives. Analyze and interpret test results to guide future testing requirements. Calibration and validation of electronic control unit parameters to satisfy program drivability and/or emissions objectives. Conduct projects with a high level of professionalism while meeting and/or exceeding our clients' technical and timing expectations within the predefined project budget limits. Summarize findings and prepare presentations/reports for internal and customer review. Manage customer hardware and project component inventory and logistics. May involve work onsite at customer facilities, vehicle test trips to support ongoing development programs.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field, Masters preferred

3+ years of experience in engine, vehicle and/or powertrain testing

Vehicle drivability or Emissions Calibration experience

An in-depth understanding of conventional and hybrid powertrain components and their functionality

Experienced in powertrain/vehicle testing, calibration, data acquisition, analysis and reporting

Experienced in engine and powertrain diagnostics

Understanding of base engine, aftertreatment and/or hybrid electronic control system strategies, knowledge on software logic implementation and control system functionality

Demonstrated ability to execute testing/calibration projects and provide feedback and technical reports to customers, peers and supervisors

Demonstrated teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to travel in support of vehicle calibration development trips

Experience using commercially available calibration and development tools (i.e., ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape/CANalyzer, Matlab/Simulink)

Professional communication skills (oral and written English)

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of control strategies employed on Bosch and/or GPEC controllers

Programming skills (Excel/Visual Basic, MATLAB, etc.)

Experience with Drivability evaluation tools (MATLAB based tools, AVL Drive etc.)

Experience in performing limit handling of vehicles, different terrain driving, performance driving in test tracks, driving as convoy, etc.

Hold a commercial driver's license

Ability to work in extreme climate environments to support vehicle test trips

Strong understanding of US emission regulations and certification test procedures for Gas, Diesel and/or Hybrid systems

Understanding of US OBD regulations and monitoring approaches Hands-on experience with engine and vehicle hardware (engine assembly/rebuilding, vehicle maintenance, etc.)

US citizen or Permanent Residence a plus