Project Engineer II - Calibration

AVL Mobility Technologies Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as

Project Engineer II - Calibration

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions. 

MTI is looking for a motivated engineer to join our Calibration team. We are specifically looking for an individual experienced/knowledgeable in internal combustion engine emissions and OBD calibration. Qualified candidates will possess a minimum of 3-5+ years postgraduate experience in a relevant position. The Project Engineer opportunity requires a candidate with strong communication skills as this position will directly interface with the customer and internal teams. 

Joining the AVL Mobility team provides engineers with the ability to grow and develop skills across a variety of customer projects.  Every day at AVL is different and our team thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Skill Team Roles:

The specific roles of a Project Engineer II in this effort include:

• Defines, plans, and performs engine, powertrain calibration and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required.
• Plans and manages engineering resources according to project requirements.
• Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, technical plans, engine testing, vehicle testing, data analysis and validation.
• Support/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports.
• Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues.
• Defines, executes and supports research and development activities.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Communicates test results, progress and issues as they arise to project team and customer.
• Participates in powertrain calibration development trips as required.
• Other duties as required to ensure project success.

Qualifications/Skills:

Experience and Education

• • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
  • Masters’ degree preferred
  • 3-5+ years’ experience in expertise
  • Experience and exposure to Automaker Practices

A Project Engineer is expected to have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

• Technical 
  • A thorough understanding of Internal Combustion Engines and Powertrain related vehicle systems functionality
  • A basic understanding of IC engine emissions controls components, After Treatment Systems and functionality.

• Powertrain Calibration development experience with achieving automotive tailpipe emissions standards.
  OBD Calibration to achieve automotive OBD requirements:
  • • Monitors
      • CCM
      • Catalyst
      • Misfire
      • EGR
      • AFRIM
      • HEGO
      • Etc.
  • OBD Self-Cert Demonstration, Documentation, Statistics and Reporting
    • Green, 4km, Full Useful Life, OBD limit components
    • WPA and BPU
    • In Use Monitor Performance (IUMPR)
  • Ability to be effective in the following areas:
    • Powertrain Calibration optimization to meet fuel economy and emissions objectives.
    • Vehicle development trip support for hot weather, cold weather and high altitude.
    • Ability to operate effectively in a professional testing environment.
  • Working experience/knowledge/skills of in some or all of the following tools:
    • Etas INCA
    • ATI Vision
    • Vector CANape, CANalyzer
    • Ability to interpret C Code and navigate other software description aids
    • Microsoft Office (required)
• Identify, initiate, and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
• Relational/Professional
  • Active support of Group Leader for managing of small technical teams
  • Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
  • Accountability for individual and team delivery
  • Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
  • Effective communication with all levels of the program team
  • Active involvement in Annual Review and Work Planning Process.
• Commercial
  • Support the Business Development process for specific clients.
  • Efficient on time delivery of program expectations with consistently high feedback.

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires.  Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.