Calibration Engineer - Performance Development

Calibration Engineer – Performance Development

12 month contract – Hybrid

This amazing long term contract role for a Performance Development Calibration Engineer role is a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise and skills with a world leading Formula 1 Business in Northamptonshire.

This will be a hybrid position for an initial 12 months motorsport project, but is likely to be extended.

Role purpose:

Take system requirements, generate ideas, devise and run test programmes to develop a powertrain calibration that delivers performance in terms of energy efficiency, power output, durability, functionality, heat rejection and drivability. From a good understanding of the application, devise test plans and detail the component and facility specifications to quantify performance improvement. Run test programmes using simulation, test rigs, dynos or customer vehicles. Be responsible for the data analysis and reporting of results and conclusions.

Role Specific Accountabilities:

Typical areas of development work involve:

1. Rig and dyno testing of sub systems and full powertrains in order to support the characterisation, calibration and development of powertrain components, systems and operating modes.
2. Internal combustion engine calibration and development of data processing toolsets.
3. Dyno testing of full powertrains in order to develop and calibrate power unit control strategies to meet legislations and achieve best performance.
4. Simulation and analysis of power unit systems and control strategies in order to understand their behaviour and interactions, thus reducing testing time required.
5. Dyno and vehicle testing to complete product validation through detailed understanding of the product functionality, drivability and life cycle requirements.
6. Development of in-house analysis tools.
7. Powertrain calibration and procedure development.
8. Supporting vehicle testing both locally and internationally.
9. Close liaison with project customer engineers and other internal teams to develop solutions in short time frames.
10. Detailed analysis of test data and reporting back on findings and recommendations.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

Essential

• Broad overall knowledge of internal combustion engines, turbo charging and hybrid systems.
• Gasoline calibration experience.
• Knowledge of hybrid powertrain test facilities.
• Experience of defining and running effective test programs.
• Experience of running engines and hybrid systems on dynos.
• Data analysis skills using packages such as Concerto, INCA, MDA, CANape, WinDarab, RaceCon, Excel, Matlab and Simulink.
• Knowledge of product validation procedures.
• Evidence of a structured and data driven approach to problem solving.

Desirable

• Experience of engine calibration processes.
• Experience of the powertrain contribution to vehicle drivability.
• Experience of calibration for emissions legislation.
• Experience of hybrid system development / implementation.

Qualifications

Essential

Applicants must have a degree in Mechanical Engineering (2:1 or above).

Desirable

Post Graduate Degree (MSc/PhD) in a relevant Subject.

Personal Competencies

Essential

• Engineering enthusiasm.
• Technical creativity and curiosity.
• An organised, analytical, methodical and logical approach to problem solving.
• Able to plan effectively and respond to changing priorities.
• Flexible approach to support test requirements at short notice.
• Competitive and self-motivated.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Integrity.
• Provides robust, positive and constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Pro-active, manages own accountabilities and informs/escalates as required.

Applications:

Please apply with updated CV and details of current rate/salary and notice period. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted prior to submission. However, please contact Michael Sorfleet by email if you have any questions.

Please note, these positions CANNOT support sponsorship.

Arden White is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

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