Position Title: Automotive Powertrain Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Plymouth, MI

Basic Purpose and Objective

Seeking a technically strong and highly motivated Powertrain Calibration Engineer to join the company’s growing team. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in internal combustion engine emissions calibration and OBD systems who enjoys working directly with clients and cross-functional engineering teams. If you are energized by technical challenges and want exposure to a diverse portfolio of programs, this could be the right next step in your career.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute engine and powertrain calibration activities across a range of client programs
• Plan and allocate engineering resources in alignment with project timelines and deliverables
• Contribute to technical studies, specification development, test planning, and data validation
• Ensure data integrity and produce detailed technical reports and documentation
• Review project outputs for compliance with engineering principles, industry standards, and client requirements
• Coordinate schedules, resolve technical issues, and support engineering development activities
• Engage directly with clients in meetings and provide timely updates on test results, progress, and emerging issues
• Support powertrain development testing trips, including hot weather, cold weather, and high-altitude environments
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, tool development, and knowledge sharing

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (BSME OR BSEE)
• 0-3+ years of relevant experience in powertrain or emissions calibration
• Exposure to OEM/automaker development processes is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of internal combustion engines and powertrain systems
• Foundational knowledge of emissions control components and aftertreatment systems
• Proven experience with OBD calibration to meet automotive regulatory requirements, including:
• Monitor development (Catalyst, Misfire, EGR, AFRIM, HEGO, CCM, and others)
• OBD self-certification: documentation, statistics, and reporting
• Green, 4km, and Full Useful Life limit components
• WPA, BPU, and In-Use Monitor Performance Ratio (IUMPR)
• Experience with tailpipe emissions compliance and fuel economy optimization
• Familiarity with calibration and measurement tools such as INCA, ATI Vision, CANape, or CANalyzer
• Ability to interpret C code and navigate software description resources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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