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Powertrain Calibration/System Performance Engineer

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AVL

Apr 24

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • £38K - £54K
  • Peterborough

Requirements

  • Essential:
  • 2:1 or above Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant topic
  • Excellent understanding of diesel internal combustion engine operation and performance
  • Knowledge of ancillary systems (air path, exhaust aftertreatment technologies, control, etc)
  • Understanding of vehicle architecture & control systems
  • Experience or knowledge of vehicle emissions requirements
  • Good knowledge of simulation systems, particularly Matlab SIMULINK
  • Working knowledge of calibration toolsets & engine calibration, including trade-offs for emissions and performance
  • Excellent analytical skills, able to interpret data and results and present results in a clear & understandable format
  • Strong team player, with good communication & English language skills
  • A self starter, ‘can-do’ approach, able to work with other team members at all levels to reach ‘win-win’ agreements
  • A strong willingness to learn and develop
  • Preferable:
  • PhD in relevant subject
  • Knowledge of the off highway (NRMM) or heavy duty on road sector, including emissions legislation (Stage V, Tier 4 final, etc)
  • Experience of using calibration and data analysis tools (eg: AVL CONCERTO, Vector CANape, AVL CAMEO, DIAdem, etc)
  • An understanding in the techniques, process, toolsets & methodology for Virtual Calibration
  • Expert NRMM ICE experience (calibration, analysis & simulation)
  • Good knowledge of NRMM machines and associated systems
  • An interest in non-ICE based power technologies (Fuel Cells, battery systems, etc)
  • Controls & calibration development using SiL & MiL techniques
  • Familiarisation with 1-D simulation tools (Eg: GT-Power)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage powertrain calibrations using client &/or AVL toolsets & processes
  • Define, generate & manage engine test plans
  • Planning, execution and analysis of engine & system simulation activities
  • System performance assessment, including trade-offs and data analysis
  • Data review and root cause analysis (RCA) to identify powertrain system issues & develop solutions for resolution
  • System modelling, calibration simulation, using toolsets such a Matlab SIMULINK
  • Functioning within a professional team, generate & present reports (verbal & written) including recommendations and proposals
  • Work with other client & AVL teams to deliver project objectives
  • Promote best practice and robust technical solutions using AVL toolsets as appropriate

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

AVL List GmbH (“AVL”) with its headquarters in Graz, is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and in other sectors such as rail, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, the company delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, better world of mobility and beyond.