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Powertrain Calibration/System Performance Engineer

Our client is a World Class engineering powertrain consultancy, delivering robust projects and technical services for major clients across multiple sectors. We are looking for passionate & pro-active engineers at the top of their game and with all levels of relevant experience, from recent graduates to time served Charted Engineers.

Attitude and a dedication to our craft is key to all that we do, and we expect the same of you. This is an opportunity to become part of a professional Team working on projects that make a real difference to the sector and the world we live in.

These roles will see the successful candidates embedded in client teams, delivering projects and providing expert technical support. As a member of AVL, you will have full access to a network of AVL engineers & experience to grow professionally and provide focused & relevant solutions that add value to our clients & customers.

The roles will typically cover a variety of functions and disciplines, including ICE calibration, powertrain system performance development, data analysis, issue investigation & resolution, system modelling and simulation. Work in new powertrain sectors (battery, fuel cell, etc) is also a possibility.

Location: Peterborough

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 SIMULINKFunctioning 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

Profile:

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)

Salary: £38,000 p.a. to £54,000 p.a.

Benefits:

* 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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