Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer
Job ID
130622
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Chelsea, Michigan, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer for a contract opportunity in Chelsea, MI.
SUMMARY:
Transmission On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Calibration Engineer has the opportunity to develop diagnostic calibrations that meet all regulatory, safety, quality and service requirements. They have the responsibility to assure that appropriate testing is defined, planned, and completed to fully validate all diagnostic features. They also serve as the leader for leading cross-functional teams to determine root cause and solutions for development, fast feedback, and customer vehicle diagnostic issues. They will work with a variety of conventional and electrified transmissions that require a diverse set of technical skills to effectively lead their assigned programs. They will guide instrumentation of electrical and physical systems, utilize and review data from acquisition software (INCA) to ensure that desired diagnostic behavior is achieved. The engineer will gather functional requirements as well as required milestones to plan and execute development to achieve on-time successful product launches. The candidate should expect to travel 2-4 weeks throughout the year for system validation/verification.
REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED:
Additional Must Haves:
Driving a client vehicle is required:
Will be required to drive client M-plates & this project is for Hellcat, so any applicants must be experienced drivers & high-performance driving/training is a huge plus.
SUMMARY:
Transmission On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Calibration Engineer has the opportunity to develop diagnostic calibrations that meet all regulatory, safety, quality and service requirements. They have the responsibility to assure that appropriate testing is defined, planned, and completed to fully validate all diagnostic features. They also serve as the leader for leading cross-functional teams to determine root cause and solutions for development, fast feedback, and customer vehicle diagnostic issues. They will work with a variety of conventional and electrified transmissions that require a diverse set of technical skills to effectively lead their assigned programs. They will guide instrumentation of electrical and physical systems, utilize and review data from acquisition software (INCA) to ensure that desired diagnostic behavior is achieved. The engineer will gather functional requirements as well as required milestones to plan and execute development to achieve on-time successful product launches. The candidate should expect to travel 2-4 weeks throughout the year for system validation/verification.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Desire to work both in and out of test vehicles
- Proficient using INCA, Matlab and Simulink/Stateflow
- Understanding of the goals of On-Board Diagnostics
- Functional understanding of transmission design and operation
- Basic proficiency with the major purpose & components in an electrified propulsion system
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and business acumen
- Self-motivated/proactive with strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team
- Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database applications
PREFERRED:
- Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years' experience in OBD calibration, propulsion system component calibration, OBD or propulsion controls within the electric, gasoline or diesel industry
- INCA, Matlab, Simulink, Stateflow, Minitab, C++ and Visual Basic experience
- Prefer 3+, but willing to work with new graduates if they have some college/internship experience
Additional Must Haves:
- Experience with vehicle/control system calibration
- Functional understanding of PID Control Systems
- Functional understanding of Gas Engine operation
- Functional understanding of Gas Engine exhaust aftertreatment
Driving a client vehicle is required:
Will be required to drive client M-plates & this project is for Hellcat, so any applicants must be experienced drivers & high-performance driving/training is a huge plus.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.