Tata Technologies · 11 hours ago
Powertrain Calibration Engineer
Columbus, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTata Technologies is a company focused on product development for leading manufacturers. They are seeking a Powertrain Calibration Engineer responsible for calibrating, optimizing, and validating diesel engine control strategies to meet performance and emissions targets.
AerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareMechanical EngineeringProduct Design
Hiring Manager
Venkatesh Garshakuntla
Responsibilities
Lead calibration and tuning of diesel engine parameters including fuel injection timing and quantity, rail pressure, combustion phasing, air-path, EGR, boost control, and thermal management
Support aftertreatment calibration (DOC, DPF, SCR) with primary ownership on engine-out emissions
Plan and execute engine-centric test cell activities for calibration, tuning, and validation
Support Controls Engineer and Test Cell Technician to instrument engines and combustion measurement systems (pressure transducers, air/fuel flow, emissions)
Troubleshoot engine performance, combustion, smoke, fuel consumption, and engine-out emissions issues
Diagnose control logic, calibration, and engine hardware issues observed during test cell operation
Use test cell data and Simulink model behavior to perform structured root cause analysis
Implement and validate corrective actions in control models and calibration datasets
Execute steady-state, transient, combustion, and regulatory test cycles
Strong understanding of Engine Controls in Simulink Models
Qualification
Required
Lead calibration and tuning of diesel engine parameters including fuel injection timing and quantity, rail pressure, combustion phasing, air-path, EGR, boost control, and thermal management
Support aftertreatment calibration (DOC, DPF, SCR) with primary ownership on engine-out emissions
Plan and execute engine-centric test cell activities for calibration, tuning, and validation
Support Controls Engineer and Test Cell Technician to instrument engines and combustion measurement systems (pressure transducers, air/fuel flow, emissions)
Troubleshoot engine performance, combustion, smoke, fuel consumption, and engine-out emissions issues
Diagnose control logic, calibration, and engine hardware issues observed during test cell operation
Use test cell data and Simulink model behavior to perform structured root cause analysis
Implement and validate corrective actions in control models and calibration datasets
Execute steady-state, transient, combustion, and regulatory test cycles
Strong understanding of Engine Controls in Simulink Models
Strong expertise in diesel engine calibration and combustion fundamentals
Strong experience executing and supporting engine test cell activities, including steady-state, transient, combustion, and emissions testing
Hands-on engine test cell experience
Hands-on experience developing control system models in Simulink (must-have)
Strong proficiency in MATLAB for engine and test data analysis (must-have)
Proven troubleshooting capability across engine, controls, and calibration
Experience with calibration tools (ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape)
Familiarity with engine test systems and DAQ
Master's degree (preferred) in Internal Combustion Engines, Automotive Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Powertrain Systems
5–8 years of relevant experience in diesel engine calibration, tuning, and validation within engine test cell environments
Preferred
Master's degree (preferred) in Internal Combustion Engines, Automotive Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Powertrain Systems
Company
Tata Technologies
Tata Technologies is a product engineering and digital services company that provides product development solutions for manufacturers.
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