Drivability and Emission Engineer

Job Title: Drivability and Emission Engineer

Location: Chelsea, MI

Position Type: Contract 

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type: Onsite 

Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.         

- D&E
• Verifying engine torque accuracy and drivability objectives, including ADAS interactions
• Calibrating engine mapping (pedal mappings), BVMP/BVA gear changes, shift laws, and anti-stalls
• Optimizing take-off, transient calibration in fixed gear, and shift patterns (Normal, ECO, Sport, CC, ACC modes)
• Calibrating emissions standards, ECO mode, city legal standards, slope, thermal protection, snow/winter driving, ESP, Manual/Automatic modes, lock-up/slip control, neutral control, dynamic functions (cornering, fast off), torque converter scheduling, and hot/altitude corrections

- Trans Cal
• Calibrating gear changes
• Calibrating torque blending, gearbox self-adaptive devices, torque bypass, anti-overspeed, temperature patches, drag reduction, turbine torque recovery function, and calibration safety
• Validating engine/PWT behavior during gear shifts, PWT in Lock-up phases, intra-PWT exchanges, and engine software at each project phase
• Approving gear ratio changes and gearbox

Key Responsabilities:
Basic qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• Knowledge of Fundamentals of Internal Combustion Engines, Core Engine Calibration, Controls Algorithm validation.
• Experience managing engine dynamometer or a similar test property.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good leadership qualities to thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent analytical skills with proven ability to conduct thorough engineering analysis.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate engineering progress and raise any potential technical or timing risks.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the software: MS Ofiice Programs, Mathworks/MatLab or DC Plot,
• High level of proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing)
• Familiarity with the Automobile and tools used to interrogate the on-board systems (engine control module, trans control module, etc.)
• Always eager to learn and improve.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?
Powertrain Calibration - 2
Emission Test and Calibration - 2
Drivability Calibration - 2
 

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