Senior Calibration Engineer

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Calibration Engineer

Job Category:
Development and Product Engineering

Job Level: Global Grade 10

Working Pattern:
Full Time

Working

Location:

Aiken, SC.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

What you will be doing:

* Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell and if necessary, in the field.

* Coordinate, prepare, and perform the testing of prototype engines, engine components and after treatment systems by working with test cell operators and other supporting departments to execute tests and development programs.

* Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.

* Conduct tests and use analytical tools such as DoE and modeling to optimize calibration parameters.

* Coordinate, prepare and carry out engine emissions certification processes including test cell preparation, test execution, data analysis and report generation according to regulatory and company standards

* Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards and remain technically current.

* Coordinate, prepare and carry out functional performance and component tests.

* Support the validation and release of calibrations into production.

* Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project.

* Use and constantly optimize project management procedures including commonly known and individually created program management, tracking and forecasting tools.

* Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.

* Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.

* Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.

* Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.

* Mentor less experienced engineers, allowing them to learn from your experiences.

* Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

* Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.

* Perform special projects as required.

Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Position Requirements :

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and minimum of 5 years of experience calibrating and testing combustion engines or 9 years of experience calibrating and testing combustion engines.

* Ability to travel - domestic and international

* Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends

Preferred Requirements:

* Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Electrical engineering

* Experience with ETAS INCA, AVL CAMEO and AVL PUMA

* Experience with AVL emissions measurement equipment

* Experience with emissions legislation (40

CFR Part
1065

* Extensive experience with diesel engine performance and emissions calibration

* Experience with MTU applications such as Power Generation, Marine, Oil and Gas, Mining and Ra

* Strong knowledge of engine control units and their operation

* Extensive experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal…