What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Calibration Engineer position at LER TechForce?
Job Location: 305 Franklin Street, Columbus, Indiana 47201, and various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.
Duties
LER TechForce, LLC seeks a Principal Calibration Engineer in Columbus, Indiana, and various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. Telecommuting permitted 3 days/week. Duties: lead automotive calibration development projects to calibrate engine control algorithms and improve engine performance attributes; lead, develop, and create test plans for current and future components and features, including testing and validation of new embedded controls, diagnostic monitors, and other features for engine control algorithms; coach, mentor, and train entry-level calibration engineers; create system process improvement and implementation plans; stay abreast of new technology and competitors' products to determine applicability to current and future development projects; lead calibration peer reviews and subsystem product development team meetings; suggest enhancements to calibration procedures and share lessons learned; perform root cause analysis and error correction of system level problems relating to calibration, controls, hardware, software, and architecture; develop and perform tests to ensure quality, functionality and safety of controls software using manual and automated test platforms; coordinate input from internal and external customers to better understand needs and perceptions.
Requirements
Master's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, and 4 years of experience (gained at any time) in any engineering or technical role which included at least one of the skills listed below. Included within the 4 years of experience, must have experience in all of the following: MATLAB and Simulink; implementing internal combustion engines knowledge and expertise to develop effective engine and Hardware in Loop (HIL) test methods; analyzing and interpreting control algorithms for engine architecture to improve quality of products and to perform calibration, tuning and testing activities; troubleshooting systems engineering problems using problem-solving methods (5 Whys, Fishbone, 7-Steps); real time testing and decoding experience using at least one communications protocol (CAN, LIN, or TCP/IP) and troubleshooting any related issues; product lifecycle management tools (Windchill, PTC Integrity, or SAP); reviewing and interpreting product drawings, wiring diagrams and architecture diagrams; performing data analysis and using results for the creation, testing, verification, and validation of control/diagnostic features.
In lieu of a master's degree and 4 years of experience, will accept a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent degree) in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field, and 6 years of post-bachelor's, progressive experience in engineering or technical roles which must have included the skills listed above.