Order Ref: 367139 Position Title: Calibration Engineer
Contract
HYBRID working pattern.
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU*
Calibration of Engines in the Clients' cars to meet regulations and product enhancements concerning exhaust emissions, OBDll, energy consumption and driveability for all markets worldwide.
Specification & validation of software functions
Planning test & development programs including:
Conducting & supervising tests in test facilities in Crewe & other national and international locations
Planning and participation in hot & cold field trials in various locations around the world
Support of prototype cars & powertrains.
Responsible for emissions, vehicle driveability, OBD calibration or other powertrain functionality to time and quality within project frameworks.
Develop potential feature definition from very broad marketing requirements by providing benchmarks from competitor vehicles and supplier developments and analyse benefits and risks of available technologies in relation to specified functionality, legal, cost, weight and timing requirements.
Responsible for technical calibration leadership for other engineers and to maintain develop their own and teams technical capability.
Self-education through evaluating competitor vehicles, reading technical literature and maintaining a network of contacts within the industry and educational establishments.
Finding and justifying attendance at seminars and formal training courses.
Responsible and accountable for planning, monitoring and expediting test, validation and certification requirements for calibration activities to demonstrate that systems and calibrations are safe, legal and otherwise fit for purpose when introduced to production and during development testing.
Manage and execute the tests identified and resolve any engineering problems and produce and issue the required documentation for approval.
Complete the formal sign off using the defined Client Calibration Processes with the Lead Engineer and Functional Manager.
Prepare slides and information to support presentations given by themselves and by functional manager to all levels of the business for Product Technical Meetings, Quality functional reviews and Pilot Hall events.
Three years' experience of EMS calibration on Bosch ME(D)17 or MG1 (or other EMS with electronic throttle control and torque based architecture) including engine mapping, exhaust emissions, OBDII and driveability in hot, cold and high altitude conditions.
Full understanding of exhaust emission & OBDII regulations and fuel specifications worldwide.
Degree in relevant engineering discipline or HNC / HND in Engineering.
Possible international travel required.
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