Project Engineer - Calibration

Job Overview

AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) is a leading engineering consultancy that develops solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid technology, fuel cells, batteries, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for a wide range of vehicles. MTI is looking for a motivated engineer to join our Calibration team, focused on internal combustion engine emissions and OBD calibration.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. The employer will not sponsor work visas for this position.

• Define, plan, and perform engine, powertrain calibration and other relevant engineering project work within the project team as required.
• Plan and manage engineering resources according to project requirements.
• Work on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, technical plans, engine testing, vehicle testing, data analysis, and validation.
• Support data quality and write technical project reports.
• Review projects for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate activities related to technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues.
• Define, execute, and support research and development activities.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Communicate test results, progress, and issues to the project team and customer.
• Participate in powertrain calibration development trips as required.
• Other duties as required to ensure project success.

Profile description:

• 0–3+ years’ experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience and exposure to automaker practices is beneficial.

A Project Engineer is expected to have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:

• Technical
  • Thorough understanding of internal combustion engines and powertrain-related vehicle systems functionality.
  • Basic understanding of IC engine emissions control components, after treatment systems, and their functionality.
• OBD calibration to meet automotive tailpipe emissions standards.
• Monitoring of CCM, catalyst, misfire, EGR, AFRIM, HEGO, etc.
• OBD self‑cert documentation, statistics, and reporting (green, 4 km, full useful life, OBD limit components; WPA and BPU; IUMPR).
• Powertrain calibration optimization for fuel economy and emissions objectives.
• Vehicle development trip support for hot weather, cold weather, and high altitude.
• Proficiency with Etas INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape/CANalyzer, interpretation of C code, and Microsoft Office (required).

Additional skills:

• Identify and support technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture.
• Active support of group leaders in managing small technical teams.
• Effective communication with customers and internal program staff.
• Accountability for individual and team delivery.
• Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement.
• Support the business development process for specific clients and deliver programs on time with high quality feedback.

• Light carrying: transport items weighing less than 15 pounds.
• Moderate carrying: items weighing 15–45 pounds.
• Fingering: tasks primarily performed with fingers rather than hands or arms.
• Light lifting: objects under 15 pounds held or moved vertically.
• Moderate lifting: objects 15–45 pounds.
• Sitting: sustained periods of time.
• Standing: up to 0.5 hours per day.
• Visual requirement: sufficient sight to read PC screens.
• Hearing requirement: able to hold conversation with colleagues.

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.

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