Description:
We are seeking an experienced EV Powertrain Calibration Engineer to support electric powertrain calibration, validation, and vehicle development activities. This role will be responsible for feature-level calibration, software validation, vehicle testing, issue resolution, and coordination with controls, validation, supplier, and engineering teams throughout the development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform electric powertrain calibration and validation at both vehicle and component levels.
- Own calibration activities for assigned vehicle features and functions, ensuring high-quality and on-time releases.
- Support calibration maturity and readiness through program milestones leading to Start of Production (SOP).
- Configure, monitor, and validate CAN/LIN communication at the vehicle level.
- Flash electronic control units (ECUs) and ensure test vehicles are maintained with the latest approved software releases.
- Collaborate with validation engineers to develop numerical and physical validation plans.
- Analyze test results against design requirements and recommend calibration, control, or software improvements.
- Debug embedded electric vehicle control unit (EVCU) software models and support issue resolution.
- Review and improve Simulink models, control strategies, and calibration parameters.
- Ensure proper data and command exchange between powertrain-related ECUs and verify appropriate HMI behavior.
- Support the implementation and operation of powertrain test benches based on project requirements.
- Collaborate with controls teams, suppliers, validation engineers, and chief engineers to resolve technical issues.
- Lead or coordinate technical meetings related to calibration and validation activities.
- Track, investigate, and resolve issues with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
- Prepare and maintain technical test reports and provide feedback at the completion of each development phase.
- Communicate test failures, delays, interruptions, and other development issues to the appropriate validation teams through incident reporting.
- Review laboratory test reports and prepare final reports for release.
- Support continuous improvement of calibration and validation processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional experience in automotive calibration, preferably with electric or electrified powertrain systems.
- Strong understanding of EV systems, including battery management systems (BMS), charging systems, thermal management, torque control, and electric propulsion.
- Experience with automotive vehicle system architecture and CAN/LIN communication.
- Hands-on experience with model-based development and embedded software systems.
- Strong understanding of control systems and control theory.
- Experience with automotive feature testing, validation, and in-vehicle calibration.
- Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and technical stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of proficiency in English.
Tools & Software
Experience with the following tools is preferred:
- ETAS INCA
- MDA
- MATLAB / Simulink
- CANalyzer
- CDA
- PowerCal
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting production vehicle programs through SOP.
- Hands-on experience with vehicle or hardware prototypes.
- Experience with EV or electrified powertrain development programs.
- Familiarity with OEM development processes, calibration tools, and vehicle platforms.
- Experience working directly with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.