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Project Engineer / Drivability Calibration Engineer

Job Description

As a Drivability Calibration Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for conducting vehicle-based calibration and evaluation of hybrid powertrains and EVs for light-duty to heavy-duty applications. The engineer will be responsible for 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. You will be expected to 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. You are expected to 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 trips to support ongoing development programs.

Qualifications:

• 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

• Travel in support of vehicle calibration development trips

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Engineering

• 1 to 10 years plus 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 suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Project, VISIO, etc.)

• 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

FEV is a globally leading engineering and digital mobility company. Together with our customers, we are shaping the future of the mobility sector for carbon-neutral and efficient, connected, and safe transportation. Through our in-depth expertise we provide customers and society with cutting-edge solutions for the highest value of mobility and the most advanced transport experience from A to B. Our expertise includes intelligent software and sustainable propulsion system development, as well as full vehicle engineering. Additionally, our range of services includes sophisticated systems engineering, cyber physical system development, software- and E/E-integration for software defined vehicles with highly automated and safe driving functionalities as well as vehicle integration. FEV’s engineering capabilities span the entire mobility ecosystem including all on-road applications as well as rail, marine, aerospace, agriculture, construction, mining, and industrial applications. Additionally, we transfer our elaborate know-how and innovations to adjacent markets, such as the energy sector, to deliver best-in-class industry solutions.

The FEV Group currently employs 6,300 highly qualified specialists in customer-oriented development centers at more than 40 locations on five continents.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI, FEV North America, Inc. employs more than 450 highly skilled specialists. For more about FEV please visit our website at www.fev.com

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