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Emission Calibration Engineer

Altair Engineering, Inc.
Michigan, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Emission Calibration Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Ann Arbor, MI is looking for an Emission Calibration Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

  • Calibration of engine control (EFI/OBD) for North America and global markets.
  • Complete engine calibration in accordance with procedures to meet regulations and other performance targets (emission, fuel economy, power, drivability and OBD).
  • Prepare and manage calibration and resource schedule to meet development deadlines.
  • Test preparation, data collection, data analysis, and technical report creation on a regular basis.
  • Build successful relationship with calibration technician group.
  • Conduct vehicle testing and development under various tolerance conditions and extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, high altitude).
  • Complete required internal training necessary for job execution (Technical, Driving, etc.).
  • Perform software logic and value confirmation activities. 

Basics:

  • A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  • Emissions calibration experience in conventional and/or hybrid powertrain.
  • Excellent driving record.
  • Thorough understanding of internal combustion engine theory/practice.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Experience investigating technical issues and creating effective technical solutions. 

Preferred:

  • Experience calibrating engine controls for markets other than the US (Japan, Europe, China, etc.).
  • Advanced engineering degree.
  • Experience with Model-Based Design processes.
  • Experience with other programming languages such as Python, VBA, etc.
  • Proficiency in MS Project.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink/C/C programming languages.
  • Experience working well in a culturally diverse environment.
  • Understanding of Emission and OBD regulations for US and other markets. 

How You Will Be Successful:

  • Envision the Future
  • Communicate Honestly and Broadly
  • Seek Technology and Business “First”
  • Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
  • Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

Ready to go? #ONLYFORWARD   

At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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