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Calibration Engineer

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Chassis & Powertrain

Competitive salary + benefits

Essex

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Bianca Harris

bharris@contechs.co.uk

01268 582926

Position Title: Calibration Engineer

Duration: Permanent

Location: Basildon

- In this role you will be responsible for optimising the calibration of ICEs and hybridised ICE powertrains.
- Your objective will be to ensure that all target criteria are met and that the powertrain works to its full efficiency in all operating conditions.
- The role involves planning, preparation and supervision of related vehicle tests, assessment and documentation of test results and delivery of calibrations.
- You may also be required to participate in vehicle test development trips.

Your Responsibilities:
- Planning and execution of engine or vehicle development program
- Calibration dataset development in-line with guidelines for the relevant attributes
- Analysis of results and preparation of recommendations
- Dataset validation for all ambient conditions both in facility and in territory, including final reporting and documentation
- Liaison and reporting to various functions within the organisation

Your Profile:

Essential:
- BEng in Mechanical/Automotive or related engineering discipline
- Knowledge of combustion engine fundamentals
- Knowledge of exhaust after-treatment hardware
- Knowledge of EMS and related tools and software
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Project management skills
- Capable of working independently as well as part of large and small teams

Preferable:
- Experience within the automotive industry in engine calibration
- Experience in emissions testing and data analysis
- Knowledge of data analysis tools such as the Clients- Concerto or equivalent
- Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and tools
- Programming skills in MATLAB

Preferred:
- Masters or PhD in specific subject area preferred