At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to innovate and optimize automotive powertrain calibration strategies.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge, fully remote engineering team focused on sustainable automotive solutions.
- Benefits: Exceptional salary, comprehensive health benefits, generous PTO, and remote work flexibility.
- Other info: Shape the future while leading a world-class remote engineering team.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on the future of automotive propulsion technology.
- Qualifications: Master's degree in engineering with 10+ years in automotive powertrain development.
The predicted salary is between 96840 - 118360 $ per year.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Automotive Powertrain Calibration Engineer to join their cutting-edge, fully remote engineering team.
This role is paramount in defining and executing the calibration strategies for advanced internal combustion engines and hybrid powertrains.
You will lead a team of calibration engineers, driving innovation in performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions control.
This is a remote-first leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who excels in guiding technical projects and fostering collaboration within a distributed environment.
Your expertise in engine dynamics, control systems, and calibration tools will be essential in shaping the future of our client's powertrain technology.
Join us to make a significant impact on sustainable automotive solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of automotive powertrain calibration engineers, overseeing all calibration activities.
- Develop and implement advanced calibration strategies for internal combustion engines and hybrid powertrains to optimize performance, fuel economy, and emissions.
- Oversee engine dynamometer testing, vehicle testing, and data analysis to validate calibration strategies.
- Define calibration requirements based on regulatory standards, performance targets, and customer expectations.
- Ensure the timely and effective completion of calibration tasks for new vehicle programs and model year updates.
- Collaborate closely with engine design, controls, and validation teams to resolve complex calibration challenges.
- Champion the adoption of new calibration tools, methodologies, and technologies.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of calibration procedures, parameters, and results.
- Stay abreast of emerging powertrain technologies, emissions regulations, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Ph D is a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in automotive powertrain development, with at least 5 years specifically in calibration engineering.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
- Deep expertise in engine control systems, thermodynamics, and combustion processes.
- Proficiency with calibration tools (e. g., INCA, ETAS, d SPACE) and simulation software (e. g., MATLAB/Simulink, GT-Power).
- Strong understanding of emissions regulations and testing procedures globally.
- Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to effectively manage and motivate a remote engineering team.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and achieve challenging technical objectives.
Benefits
- Exceptional leadership salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off and remote work flexibility.
- Opportunities for executive-level professional development and industry recognition.
- Premium retirement savings plan with significant employer contribution.
- Access to industry-leading powertrain development tools and resources.
- Lead a world-class remote engineering team.
- Shape the future of automotive propulsion technology.
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