Base Engine Calibration Specialist (SME)
Headquarters & Technology Center – Auburn Hills
Auburn Hills, MI
48326, US
Auburn Hills, MI
48326, US
Job Type:Full Time
Date Posted: May 2, 2025
Job ID: 2008798
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Job Overview
The Propulsion System Calibration — Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for developing physical and virtual methods to create new propulsion system calibrations. The individual will develop strategies for a new propulsion system with both electrified and conventional technologies. The role will leverage industry expertise to achieve efficient, high quality propulsion system calibrations using advanced techniques.
The Calibration SME will develop strategies to optimize the testing sequence and data reduction of complex new control functions simultaneously in both the virtual, dyno, and vehicle environments. This will include cross functional interaction with technicians and support engineers. The SME will lead the global Center of Excellence where common calibration strategies are developed, control solutions are discussed and calibrations are approved for production implementation.
The SME Expert will provide technical assistance for engineers to help solve complex system problems as they relate to propulsion system performance, control theory, energy consumption, emissions, and energy storage.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, or Statistics from an accredited university
- Advanced development experience of electrified and conventional propulsion system efficiencies
- A Minimum of 8 years’ work experience in the area of propulsion system development
- Minimum of 2 yrs experience within area of dyno calibration or hardware development testing, data collection and processing
- Minimum of 2 yrs experience within area of vehicle-based calibration testing, data collection and processing
- Minimum of 2 yrs experience in advanced control system or software development for powertrain applications
- Experience using DoE, 1-D engine simulation, or Neural Networks to generate powertrain calibrations
- Experience using DoE based calibration tools such as MATLAB MBC/CaGe, ASCMO, EasyDoE, Cal, or Cameo.
- Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent teamwork skills and ability to work independently
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Experience and overall knowledge in emissions development, powertrain systems development and controls systems development
- Calibration process knowledge using design of experiments and advanced optimization techniques
- Proficient in advanced simulation tools
- Proficient in Matlab / Simulink
- Proficient in automated data analysis and processing
FCA is proud to extend to its employees a compensation and benefits package that is designed to retain their talent and to motivate and reward job performance. Our present compensation program provides for competitive, market based salaries, and annual vacation and holiday time off. We make available a comprehensive health care benefits plan which, depending upon the employee’s role, includes medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. We also offer a disability absence plan, group and optional life insurance program, savings plan, tuition assistance, and vehicle purchase and lease discounts for certain employees, and for their family and friends.
Note: Some of the benefits listed above may not apply to summer vacation replacement and temporary employees.
