TRG
Project Engineer- Drivability Calibration Engineer
TRG, Auburn Hills, MI
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Conducting vehicle-based calibration and evaluation of hybrid powertrains and EVs for light-duty to heavy-duty applications.
- Planning experiments, setup and data acquisition, analyzing and interpreting results to guide future tests and preparing presentations/reports for customers, peers and supervisors.
- Hands-on aptitude/interest with strong attention to detail and desire/ability to understand test results, calibration changes and documentation is the key.
- Conduct projects with a high level of professionalism while meeting and/or exceeding our clients' technical and timing expectations within the predefined project budget limits.
- Have a vision to convert the vehicle drivability metrics signatures received from corporate communications into reality by using subjective and objective evaluations.
- May involve work onsite at customer facilities, vehicle test/calibration trips to support ongoing development programs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Vehicle Drivability Calibration experience
- An in-depth understanding of hybrid powertrain components and its functionality
- Experienced in powertrain/vehicle testing, calibration, data acquisition, analysis and reporting.
- Experienced in engine and powertrain diagnostics.
- Understanding of regulations, safety and compliance requirements for heavy duty commercial vehicles
- Demonstrated ability to execute testing/calibration projects and provide feedback, key finding reports to peers and supervisors.
- Participated in calibration activities plan for timely delivery of vehicle calibration.
- Demonstrated teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional customer communication and presentation skills.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors/Masters Degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Engineering
- 5 years experience in powertrain calibration (engine, transmission, hybrid, e-drive, etc.)
- Programming skills - Excel/Visual Basic, MATLAB, etc.
- Experience with reading powertrain controls strategies - Simulink, etc.
- In-depth knowledge of data acquisition equipment (hardware and software) such as ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, etc.
- Experience with calibration tools such as ATI Vision, ETAS, MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience with Drivability evaluation tools (MATLAB based tools, AVL Drive etc.)
- Experience in drivability calibration such as Pedal map calibration, Different Filtering methods of torque distribution, Surge Dampening methods, Accelerometer based evaluation and calibration of vehicle response, Subjective evaluation of and calibration of the mentioned above, conventional and adaptive cruise control calibration etc.,
- Experience in performing limit handling of vehicles, different terrain driving, performance driving in test tracks, Driving as convoy etc.,
- Microsoft Office, Project, VISIO
- Shown experience delivering solutions to complex problems with minimal oversight.
- Effectively analyze and communicate technical information in both oral and written presentations.
- Team player who excels in collaborative, cross-functional environments
- Ability to work in extreme climate environments to support vehicle test trips.