Project Engineer, Engine & Hybrid Powertrain Development, Calibration

About the role

The Engine, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Powertrains group at FEV North America, Inc is seeking a Project Engineer with specialization in engine and hybrid powertrain calibration. This position offers opportunities to engage in various development tasks, moving applications from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation and commissioning of new powertrain test setups, including conventional combustion engine and hybrid configurations.
• Coordinate and execute the testing of engines, aftertreatment systems and powertrain systems on dynamometer or in application.
• Support the calibration and validation of electronic control unit parameters to satisfy program objectives.
• Summarize findings and prepare presentations/reports for internal and customer review.
• Manage customer hardware and project component inventory and logistics.
• May involve work onsite at customer facilities, vehicle test trips to support ongoing development programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field, Masters preferred
• 1 to 3 years of experience in engine, vehicle and/or powertrain testing
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and internal combustion engines
• Strong knowledge of CI and SI combustion processes
• Strong knowledge of aftertreatment systems
• Professional communication skills (oral and written English)
• Motivated team player to perform in fast-paced development environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using commercially available calibration and development tools (i.e., ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape/CANalyzer, Matlab/Simulink)
• Experience in calibration of base emissions control strategies to fulfill customer and regulatory requirements or experience in calibration and implementation of OBD strategies meeting CARB regulations
• Exposure to base engine, aftertreatment and/or hybrid electronic control system strategies, knowledge on software logic implementation and control system functionality
• Knowledge of control strategies employed on Bosch and/or GPEC controllers
• Exposure to US emission regulations and certification test procedures
• Exposure to US OBD regulations and monitoring approaches
• Hands-on experience with engine hardware – engine assembly or rebuilding
• US citizen or Permanent Residence a plus