Calibration Engineer - battery electric vehicle

Candidate does not need to have battery electric experience. Any obd / calibration experience is fine.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Battery Electric Vehicle Engineer with expertise in control systems, MATLAB/Simulink, and AECD verification. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and a passion for automotive engineering, particularly in the realm of electric vehicles or have applicable OBD experience with ICE

Responsibilities

• Model, simulate, and verify dynamic systems using MATLAB/Simulink for control systems.
• Calibrate Battery Management Systems (BMS) for state-of-charge (SOC), state-of-health (SOH), and thermal performance.
• Optimize powertrain parameters such as torque and regenerative braking for efficiency.
• Calibrate OBD-II systems to monitor BEV components and develop diagnostic algorithms for faults.
• Perform root cause analysis of failed components and identify control system or software issues.
• Document verification results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, or Control Systems Engineering.
• Ideally looking for 1-4 years of OBD experience
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink, including Control System Toolbox and System Identification Toolbox.
• Experience with Inca or Etas

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Awareness of electrification and real driving emissions (RDE) standards.
• Effective people skills for working in groups and independently.

Work Environment

MUST BE ABLE TO BE ON SITE IN THE TROY, MI AREA 5 DAYS A WEEK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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Salary : $40 - $65