Calibration Engineer

Itasca, IL 60143

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: 43966422 Compensation: $96000-111000 / year

Job Description

Title: Senior Calibration Engineer 
Location: Wood Dale, IL 
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K


Position Summary:
  • Develop base engine performance and emissions calibrations, and on-board diagnostic calibrations (OBD), for development projects involving on- and off-road ICEs
  • Calibrate engine electronic control system for performance, efficiency, emissions, diagnostics, and durability on engine test bed and in vehicle or equipment
  • Guide in-vehicle and in-equipment calibration development internally, at external test facilities, and at customer locations
  • Author or approve Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) documents for internal and external calibration development projects
  • Effectively lead teams conducting ICE tests in analyzing, reporting, and presenting data to senior management, internal technical teams, and customers
  • Provide mentorship and training of employees within the group in a test environment, providing guidance on operating engine and test cell equipment in real-time during calibration development and testing
  • Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and navigating the plant with alert behavior
  • All other duties as assigned by management
Requirements:
  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise and/or aptitude of the mechanical and electrical aspects of internal combustion engines including automotive calibration development, compression ignition, stoichiometric SI, and lean-burn combustion phenomena, calibration development fundamentals and processes, electronic control systems and DC electrical systems and control methodology
  • Experience with OBD systems, software, methodologies, monitors, and calibration processes as well as the OBD development life-cycle, milestones, and certification
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
  • Hands-on experience with engine diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair, preferred


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Andy Borycki

Andy Borycki is a proficient Technical Recruiter with a focus on the Automation Division. With 2 years of invaluable experience in the recruitment field, Andy's passion lies in assisting candidates who are genuinely motivated to embark on new career journeys or redefine their existing roles.

In his role as a Technical Recruiter, Andy's expertise in the Automation Division allows him to expertly connect candidates with opportunities that align with their career aspirations. His commitment to understanding each candidate's unique experiences and goals positions him as a trusted partner in their professional endeavors.

What Andy enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to support candidates who have a genuine desire to find new opportunities or enhance their existing positions. He derives immense satisfaction from guiding individuals motivated to make a change and dedicated to advancing their careers.

Andy's advice to job seekers reflects his emphasis on long-term thinking. He has observed that many candidates focus on the short-term benefits of a job offer, but he encourages them to consider the bigger picture. He believes that thinking about how one can progress and grow within a company in the long run is crucial, as this perspective can lead to more fulfilling and sustainable career choices.

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