Calibration Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Project Engineer - Engine and Hybrid Powertrain Systems to work onsite at our client in Dearborn, MI.

Who we are

:LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn

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What you will be doin

• g:Support the design, implementation, and calibration of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) strategies in accordance with evolving system architectures, technology developments, and emissions regulatory requirement
• s.Assist in evaluating OBD monitoring boundaries and diagnostic concepts to help ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards and project requirement
• s.Participate in OBD development activities, including requirements analysis, diagnostic algorithm development, calibration, validation, testing, and certification suppor
• t.Utilize engineering tools and programming languages such as Python to develop analysis scripts, automate routine tasks, and support virtual modeling and calibration activitie
• s.Analyze and process large datasets using advanced data analysis techniques to identify trends, investigate issues, and support engineering decision-makin
• g.Develop required BPU level failures for smart sensors and actuators using CAN-based manipulation technique
• s.Support the planning and execution of engine, aftertreatment, and powertrain testing activities on dynamometers and vehicle platforms for gasoline and diesel application
• s.Assist with the installation, commissioning, and operation of powertrain test setups, including conventional internal combustion engine and hybrid-electric configuration
• s.Analyze test results to assess system performance against project objectives and regulatory requirement
• s.Document test findings and prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and customer review
• s.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, software, calibration, testing, and certification engineers to support the successful delivery of OBD development project

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What you'll need to be successf

ul:Essenti

• al:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering (Master's preferred; other degrees considered per source contex
• t).1 to 5 years of experience in OBD calibration development and/or certification testi
• ng.Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and internal combustion engin
• es.Basic-level regulatory understanding of CARB, EU-OBD, EPA-OBD, and WWH-O
• BD.Moderate experience in calibration and implementation of OBD strategies meeting CARB regulati
• on.Understanding of fault handling and communicati
• on.Experience in developing OBD design requirements for software developme
• nt.Ability to leverage advanced toolchain capabilities (such as Python) to develop virtual models/calibrations and process large sets of da
• ta.Experience in OBD data preparation for certificati
• on.Extensive experience in OBD testing for certification, data consolidation, and presentation preparati
• on.Experience in logic diagram development and concept preparati
• on.Strong knowledge of CI and SI combustion process
• es.Strong knowledge of diesel aftertreatment syste
• ms.Experience using commercially available calibration and development tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape/CANalyzer, Matlab/Simulin
• k).Professional communication skills (oral and written Englis
• h).Must be a motivated team player able to perform in a fast-paced development environme

nt.Preferr

• ed:Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineeri
• ng.Knowledge of hybrid powertrain syste
• ms.Exposure to US emission regulations and certification test procedur
• es.Understanding of US OBD regulations, SAE J1939, and J1979 standar
• ds.Exposure to base engine and aftertreatment system contro
• ls.Hands-on experience with engine hardware - engine assembly or rebuilding and troubleshooti
• ng.US citizen or Permanent Resident (a plu

s).What you'll g

• et:Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and
• FSA401K with a match and immediate vest
• ingShort-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benef
• itsEmployee Assistance Prog
• ramEmployee Discou
• ntsOngoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Developm
• entThe opportunity to work on industry leading proje