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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Diesel Fuel Systems Calibration Engineer to join their powertrain calibration team in Farmington, MI. You will support development, calibration, and validation of diesel fuel-system control functions to meet targets for emissions, fuel economy, performance, drivability, diagnostics, and robustness.

• Develop, optimize, and validate diesel fuel-system control parameters (rail-pressure control, injection quantity/timing, multiple-injection strategies, diagnostics).
• Perform calibration and validation on engine and chassis dynamometers, test vehicles, test tracks, and open-road testing.
• Analyze ECU software, sensors, actuators, fuel-system components, and engine behavior to identify calibration impacts and interactions.
• Plan and execute calibration tests, analyze measurement data, compare results to engineering targets, and recommend calibration changes.
• Use and help improve advanced calibration and data-acquisition tools to support model-based calibration, optimization, and automation.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for fuel-system, controls, calibration, and vehicle performance issues.
• Evaluate and present engine, powertrain, and vehicle test results; clearly communicate technical conclusions to engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with controls, systems, software, hardware, and test engineers to resolve technical issues and deliver project milestones.
• Participate in local and international calibration knowledge sharing networks to stay current with control-system developments.
• Support vehicle validation programs (winter, summer, altitude testing) with travel up to 12 weeks per year.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience gained via internship, co-op, university research, Formula SAE/EcoCAR, or similar vehicle programs.
• Fundamental understanding of internal combustion engines, control systems, sensors, actuators, and feedback control.
• Strong system-level problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with engineering data acquisition, analysis, and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS tools, or comparable environments.
• Practical experience using Python for engineering analysis or automation.
• Exposure to AI or machine-learning methods applied to engineering data is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness/ability to travel up to 12 weeks per year in support of vehicle testing.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or project experience in diesel engine, fuel-system, powertrain, or controls calibration.
• Understanding of diesel engine and common-rail fuel-injection technologies.
• Hands-on experience with Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and complex control functions.
• Familiarity with automotive calibration and data-acquisition tools (ETAS INCA, CANape, etc.).
• Experience with engine dynamometer, chassis dynamometer, or vehicle testing.
• Experience with model-based calibration, data analytics, optimization, or automated calibration methods.
• Strong data-analysis and technical presentation skills.
• A passion for automotive engineering and hands-on development of complex powertrain systems.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $62,289 per year (estimated).
• Competitive benefits including premium health coverage, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, parental leave, and life & disability protection.
• Training and development opportunities to grow technical and calibration skills.

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Additional Information & Compliance

• Employment with Confidential Client is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check per federal, state, and local requirements.
• Only candidates who are indefinitely authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered; future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
• This role requires periodic travel (up to 12 weeks per year) for vehicle validation and testing.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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