Senior Calibration Engineer

Job Title:
Senior Calibration Engineer

Job Category:
Development and Product Engineering

Job Level: Global Grade 10

Working

Location:

Aiken, SC.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 processing and data management
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to balance the application of academic theory and engineering judgment
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal and team working skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match;
Employee Assistance Program;
Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long‑term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

06 May 2026; 00:05

$94,160 - $153,010 annually

Aiken, SC