Description
AVL Powertrain UK Ltd is currently seeking a Senior Calibration Engineer with a skillset and interest encompassing thermal and HVAC systems. You will join a highly dynamic team working on various powertrain and vehicle calibration projects.
Your primary objective will be to work closely with customers to develop, test, and optimise the performance and ensure the safe operation of their future powertrains and vehicle programs.
The role involves:
- Supporting powertrain and vehicle thermal development projects across internal and customer projects
- Calibrating cabin comfort and HVAC systems for various customer projects
- Performing data processing and analysis, with reporting to customer teams and management
- Developing and managing new powertrain processes and calibrations using AVL/customer calibration tools and methods
- Planning and executing in-vehicle and rig testing
- Monitoring project progress and providing feedback
- Supporting internal AVL presentations and participating in training and knowledge exchange
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 2:1 Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, etc.)
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to summarise and make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines with supporting data
- Excellent understanding of HVAC and thermal systems and cabin comfort calibration
- Self-starter with the ability to work with high-level instruction, minimal detail breakdown, and to seek out relevant information, data, and support from other engineering groups
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both written and verbal, with AVL and customer team members, as well as employees in other departments, customers, suppliers, and the global AVL team
- Flexibility to work/travel across multiple projects/locations
- Experience of engine software or calibration development processes and working knowledge of calibration tools such as ETAS Inca, ATI Vision, etc.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Experience of electrification, e.g., hybrid calibration, battery and fuel cell technology, and an appreciation of future industry trends
- Knowledge of calibration and data analysis tools (AVL Concerto, CANape, AVL CAMEO, DIAdem, etc.)
We offer:
- EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Flexi-time (applies to most roles)
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to a maximum of 28 days)
- Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions)
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance
- One paid professional membership annually