
Electrified Powertrain Calibration Engineer
Job Description
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Core Responsibilities:
- Calibrate powertrain to maximize AER, MPGe and MPG.
- Perform testing for fuel economy and coastdown according to EPA test procedures
- Establish and support targets for EV energy efficiency (All-electric range, CO2, MPGe & MPG) through testing and analysis of current and future vehicles
- Benchmark key competitive vehicles and related propulsion system technologies
- Analyze competitive data sets and assess future trends in passenger vehicle AER, fuel economy and energy efficiency-related technologies
- Collaborate with lab personnel, calibrators, and automation engineers to ensure test readiness, resolve issues, and maintain testing continuity.
- Design, execute, and improve vehicle test plans and procedures for AER and fuel economy development.
- Simulate vehicle energy flows, losses, and road loads for detailed presentations
- Collaborate with and support the global R&D headquarters team in South Korea
- Support extended/weekend testing and travel up to 25% domestic and internationally.
Core Capabilities:
- Calibration experience and detailed understanding of vehicle propulsion systems, including electric, hybrid, and/or plug-in hybrid vehicles
- Familiarity with EPA corporate average fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions standards, and Monroney label calculations for passenger cars and light trucks
- Proven understanding of conventional and hybrid energy flows, such as drive energy, energy losses (i.e., friction, aerodynamics, etc.), thermal loads, and energy conversion efficiency