Calibration Engineer

We are seeking experienced Powertrain Calibration Engineers to join our team at AVL Powertrain UK Ltd. As a Calibration Engineer, you will work closely with our customers to develop, test, and optimise the performance of their future powertrains and vehicle programs.

Responsibilities:

• Support powertrain development projects across internal and customer opportunities covering a range of powertrain concepts
• Perform autonomously data processing and analysis, with reporting to customer teams and management
• Develop and manage new powertrain processes and calibrations using AVL/customer calibration tools and methods
• Plan and execute testing on powertrain/engine testbeds and in-vehicle
• Monitor project progress and provide feedback
• Support internal AVL presentations and participate in trainings and knowledge exchange

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2:1 or a Master’s degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, etc)
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to summarise and make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines with supporting data
• Excellent understanding of electrification and hybridization technologies and operation
• Experience of engine software or calibration development processes and working knowledge of calibration tools such as ETAS Inca, ATI Vision etc.
• Knowledge of calibration and data analysis tools such as AVL Concerto, CANape, AVL CAMEO, DIAdem etc.
• Self-starter with the ability work with high level instruction, minimal detail breakdown and to be able 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 employees in other, customers, suppliers, and the global AVL team
• Flexibility to work/travel across multiple projects/locations
• Full UK Driving License

Preferred:

• Experience of electrification, e.g. hybrid calibration, battery and fuel cell technology, and an appreciation of future industry trends
• Experience in powertrain thermal management
• Experience of functional safety function definition and calibration
• Engine test cell operation, DoE test design and data capture
• Appreciation/experience of powertrain simulation techniques (e.g. Matlab, Simulink, AVL CRUISE™ M) across virtual development, verification, and validation techniques
• Excellent understanding of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine performance and fundamentals, including modern Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems, and future industry trends

Benefits:

• 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 the max. 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

Note:

• This role is available to candidates who do not require UK sponsorship.
• If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.