Calibration Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 March 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Calibration Electrification Hybridization Data Analysis Engine Software Testing Powertrain Calibration Tools

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Ltd offers a job in the United Kingdom (GB) as

Calibration Engineer

Available at both Engineer and Senior Engineer level

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support powertrain development projects across internal and customer opportunities covering a range of powertrain concepts • Perform autonomously data processing and analysis, with reporting to customer teams and management • Develop and manage new powertrain processes and calibrations using AVL/customer calibration tools and methods • Plan and execute testing on powertrain/engine testbeds and in-vehicle • Monitor project progress and provide feedback • Support internal AVL presentations and participate in trainings and knowledge exchange

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential: • Minimum of 2:1 or a Master’s degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, etc) • Excellent analytical skills with ability to summarise and make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines with supporting data • Excellent understanding of electrification and hybridization technologies and operation • Experience of engine software or calibration development processes and working knowledge of calibration tools such as ETAS Inca, ATI Vision etc. • Knowledge of calibration and data analysis tools such as AVL Concerto, CANape, AVL CAMEO, DIAdem etc. • Self-starter with the ability work with high level instruction, minimal detail breakdown and to be able to seek out relevant information, data and support from other engineering groups • Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both written and verbal, with AVL and customer team members, as well employees in other, customers, suppliers, and the global AVL team • Flexibility to work/travel across multiple projects/locations • Full UK Driving License Preferable: • Experience of electrification, e.g. hybrid calibration, battery and fuel cell technology, and an appreciation of future industry trends • Experience in powertrain thermal management • Experience of functional safety function definition and calibration • Engine test cell operation, DoE test design and data capture • Appreciation/experience of powertrain simulation techniques (e.g. Matlab, Simulink, AVL CRUISE™ M) across virtual development, verification, and validation techniques • Excellent understanding of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engine performance and fundamentals, including modern Exhaust Aftertreatment Systems, and future industry trends

WE OFFER:

• EV Lease Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) • Flexi-time (applies to most roles) • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan • Cycle to Work Scheme • 25 days holiday per year (increases by 1 day annually up to the max. of 28 days) • Special occasion leave (eligibility after probation, subject to conditions) • Pension scheme • Life Assurance and Income Protection Insurance • One paid professional membership annually

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