What are the responsibilities and job description for the Calibration Engineer position at Segula Technologies?
Company Description
Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.
In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.
Job Description
As a Calibration Engineer, you will be a key member of the Propulsion Systems Benchmarking team, focusing on the evaluation of hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/EV). You will be responsible for the end-to-end benchmarking process—from planning experiments and setting up data acquisition to performing teardowns and interpreting results. Your insights will directly influence future product development and value optimization strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Instrumentation & Testing: Equip competitive vehicles with sensors (thermocouples, accelerometers, microphones, etc.) to monitor performance on tracks and dynamometers.
Hardware Teardowns: Coordinate and lead teardown workshops for competitive batteries, Electric Drive Units (EDUs), and power electronics.
Data Analysis: Interface with costing teams to generate detailed Bills of Materials (BOM) and analyze manufacturing best practices to share with design integration teams.
Track & Dyno Evaluation: Conduct drivability assessments at Proving Grounds using tools like Vehicle Spy and OBD scanners. Perform federally mandated test cycles to analyze competitive fuel economy, emissions, and EV range strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicate findings through technical reports and presentations to peers, supervisors, and product development teams.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, or Applied Physics (or equivalent engineering degree) from an accredited university.
Experience: 1–2 years of experience within an OEM or Tier 1 Supplier environment.
Technical Knowledge: Fundamental understanding of Hybrid and Electric vehicle architectures.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Preferred Requirements
Advanced Degree: Master of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or Applied Physics.
Software Proficiency: Experience with test development tools (e.g., Python, Visual Basic).
Networking Tools: Experience with CAN/Networking tools such as INCA, ODX, or CANalyzer.
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
- Be part of new vehicle program launches shaping the future of manufacturing industry
- Collaborate with global engineering experts in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.