Affluent Technology Limited
Propulsion Calibration Engineer
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Job title: Propulsion Calibration Engineer
Location: Whitley, UK
Employment type: 1 year FTC
Right to Work: This position is open to UK-based candidates who already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
We are looking for a Propulsion Calibration Engineer to support the development, calibration and validation of gasoline propulsion systems, with a focus on starting and aftertreatment technologies. The role will involve vehicle, rig and simulation-based testing, data analysis and calibration development to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver calibration for starting, combustion, mode transition and aftertreatment functions, including GPF, TWCC and catalyst heating.
- Conduct vehicle, rig, simulation and climatic testing to characterise, optimise and validate system performance.
- Analyse test data, identify root causes and implement calibration improvements.
- Work with software, system and feature teams to define requirements, validate functionality and deliver calibration work packages.
- Deliver calibration against agreed performance, emissions, quality and timing targets.
- Support validation, robustness testing, regression testing and production maturity activities.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and communicate technical issues and progress to relevant stakeholders.
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Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in ECU calibration and electronic control systems, preferably engine management or propulsion systems.
- Practical experience of combustion and/or emissions testing.
- Experience with data acquisition, test systems and engineering data analysis.
- Proficiency with ETAS INCA/MDA or equivalent calibration tools.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret and produce technical engineering documentation.
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- Full UK driving licence or equivalent.
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Desirable
- Knowledge of hybrid/electrified powertrain technologies.
- Experience with vehicle, rig and climatic chamber testing.
- Knowledge of optimisation, regression testing, FMEA and integration testing.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
- Six Sigma training or certification.
Personal Profile
You will be a technically capable and collaborative engineer with a strong problem-solving and delivery mindset. You should be comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary teams, communicating complex technical information clearly and managing priorities in a demanding engineering environment.
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