Calibration Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Basildon
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£55,000 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Diesel emissions testing Data analysis Diesel combustion engine fundamentals Diesel exhaust after-treatment hardware Diesel EMS Project management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Calibration Engineer

In this role you will be responsible for optimising the calibration of ICEs and hybridised ICE powertrains. Your objective will be to ensure that all target criteria are met and that the powertrain works to its full efficiency in all operating conditions. The role involves planning, preparation and supervision of related vehicle tests, assessment and documentation of test results and delivery of calibrations.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Planning and execution of engine or vehicle development program
  • Calibration dataset development in-line with guidelines for the relevant attributes
  • Analysis of results and preparation of recommendations
  • Dataset validation for all ambient conditions both in facility and in territory, including final reporting and documentation
  • Liaison and reporting to various functions within the organization

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential

  • BEng in Mechanical/Automotive or related engineering discipline
  • Experience in diesel emissions testing and data analysis
  • Knowledge of diesel combustion engine fundamentals
  • Knowledge of diesel exhaust after-treatment hardware
  • Knowledge of diesel EMS and related tools and software
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
  • Proven project management skills
  • Capable of working independently as well as part of large and small teams including leading teams

Preferable:

  • Masters or PhD in specific subject area preferred
  • Good knowledge of diesel ICE OBD
  • Good knowledge of diesel aftertreatment systems
  • Knowledge of data analysis tools such as AVL Concerto or equivalent
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and tools
  • Programming skills in MATLAB

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

If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.

Annual Remuneration: Due to UKVI compliance requirements, we are obligated to state the annual gross salary (full-time) for this position. The salary range is between £34,000 - £55,000 and we will offer market-conforming remuneration taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

Job posted on: 10/04/2026

Closing date: 08/05/2026

We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.

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