Altair Engineering

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Chelsea, MI is looking for a Powertrain Engine OBD Calibration Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

On-Board Diagnostic Calibration Engineer.

On-Board Diagnostic Calibration Engineer will have the opportunity to develop new diagnostic strategies for electric, engine, and hybrid propulsion control systems. The Diagnostic Calibration Engineer will be able to review system and software designs, generate test plans, manage vehicle/test-bench/virtual resources, and both develop and validate compliant calibrations for future propulsion system programs. The candidate will work cross functionally with hardware development, controls and software development, program management, test fleet support, vehicle and compliance teams. They will guide instrumentation of electrical and physical systems, utilize and review data from acquisition software (INCA) to ensure that desired diagnostic behavior is achieved. The engineer will gather functional requirements as well as required milestones to plan and execute development to achieve on-time successful product launches. Projects include working on new technologies on electrified propulsion systems requiring the understanding of distributed control architectures, engine & electric motor control, interactions with energy storage and management systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in diagnostics calibration or controls development and previous experience with electrified propulsion systems. The candidate should expect to travel 1-4 weeks throughout the year for system validation/verification.

Basics:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in Diagnostics or emissions calibration or controls.
• Experience with Electrified Propulsion System Controls.
• Proficient using INCA, Matlab and Simulink/Stateflow.
• Basic understanding of electrified propulsion system hardware and function.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and business acumen.
• Self-motivated/proactive with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database applications.
• Onsite position.
• Driving of a vehicle required.
• Travel: 2 to 3 time a year. Hot and Altitude trips in the USA.

Preferred:

• Master's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 2-3 years' experience in Diagnostic calibration, propulsion system calibration, Diagnostic Controls or propulsion controls within the electric, gasoline or diesel industry.
• Experience with Minitab, C++ and Visual Basic.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

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