Calibration Engineer – Hybrid Powertrain Focus

Overview

In this role you will lead calibration and development for customer powertrains with a focus on hybrids, working on-site to support validation and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust calibration strategies that meet drivability, emissions, and performance targets. The role offers hands-on testing, data-driven problem solving, and international validation experiences, contributing to the shift toward lower CO2 mobility. This is a technically rich position within a mission-driven company shaping future propulsion systems.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Training opportunities
• Hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Eye Tests

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration and development activities for customer powertrains, emphasizing hybrid systems to meet performance, emissions, and drivability targets
• Analyze powertrain data to identify and resolve system-level issues
• Coordinate cross-functional communication to ensure technical alignment
• Validate OBD strategies and ensure compliance and functionality
• Execute and analyze OBD tests and document for regulatory purposes
• Drive validation of customer requirements using targeted testing methods
• Develop action plans to meet project milestones and motivate teams
• Conduct test driving for OBD data acquisition and calibration refinement
• Support calibration development and validation of engine and hybrid components
• Create and optimize tools to support calibration workflows
• Participate in test trips and validation loops, locally and internationally
• Pursue structured training to broaden calibration expertise
• Advance aftertreatment calibration and emissions compliance strategies
• Apply advanced thermal management calibration techniques for conventional and hybrid powertrains
• Develop, validate, and optimize OBD calibration strategies to meet legislative requirements

Key requirements

• A degree in Engineering and 2+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong understanding of Powertrain Control Module software, especially in hybrid applications
• Proficiency with INCA, CANalyzer, CANoe, Creta, Uniplot
• Familiarity with safety standards like IEC 61508, ISO 26262, EN 50126
• Experience in vehicle-level testing and hybrid system validation
• Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition software/hardware
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and engineering tools (INCA, Uniplot, MATLAB, etc.)
• Ability to manipulate complex Excel files for data analysis
• Experience in customer-facing roles with clear and effective reporting

• Proactive communicator
• Team player with ownership mindset
• Detail-oriented
• Powertrain calibration
• OBD calibration strategies
• Hybrid powertrain knowledge

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