Senior Calibration Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Quality Engineering, Test Engineer
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.
- 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.
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
- 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…
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