Hybrid Controls Engineer

Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential

Our client is seeking a Hybrid Controls Engineer to join their team. As a Hybrid Controls Engineer, you will be part of the Powertrain Controls & Calibration organization supporting vehicle programs throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical problem-solving, a drive to learn and improve, and clear communication skills that help teams deliver transmission shift quality targets and customer satisfaction objectives.

• Calibrate gear changes and transmission control functions to support automatic transmission performance targets.
• Develop and calibrate torque blending, gearbox self-adaptive devices, torque bypass, anti-overspeed, temperature patches, drag reduction, turbine torque recovery function, and calibration safety.
• Validate engine/PWT behavior during gear shifts, including PWT in lock-up phases, intra-PWT exchanges, and engine software behavior at each project phase.
• Approve hardware changes such as gear ratio changes and support the impact assessment through validation and integration.
• Collaborate with calibration, controls, testing, and vehicle integration teams to identify issues, develop countermeasures, and execute validation activities to support successful vehicle launches.

• Powertrain Systems Engineering experience developing Engine HW, Controls/SW, and Calibration.
• 5+ years of experience in Automatic Transmission calibration, drivability and emissions calibration, and Hybrid Powertrain calibration.
• Knowledge of INCA/AVL CRETA or similar calibration management tools.
• Knowledge of CANalyzer or similar diagnostics tools.
• Knowledge of advanced data processing tools such as MATLAB Simulink, plus controls/software development and HIL validation methodology.

• Work on transmission calibration and validation activities that directly support vehicle program success.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with calibration, controls, testing, and vehicle integration teams.
• Use objective measurements, data analysis, and calibration development to drive shift quality improvements.
• Build and apply expertise across automatic transmission, hybrid powertrain behavior, and validation workflows.
• Join a role with immediate start expectations and a clear focus on learning, improvement, and execution.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay