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AVL North America Calibration Technologist I in Ann Arbor, Michigan
AVL Mobility Technologies Inc offers a job in the United States (US) as
Calibration Technologist I
AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. (MTI) forges new ideas, creating exciting breakthroughs, and providing mobility solutions for combustion engines, transmissions, hybrid applications, fuel cell, battery, ADAS/AD, data intelligence, and embedded systems for all types of vehicles. Our mission is to be the leading engineering consultancy providing excellence and sustainable mobility solutions to North America and the world as a key member of the global AVL network to help improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.
MTI is looking for a motivated engineer to join our Calibration team. Qualified candidates will possess 0-3+ years postgraduate experience in area of expertise.
Joining the AVL Mobility team provides engineers with the ability to grow and develop skills across a variety of customer projects. Every day at AVL is different and our team thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Employer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.
Skill Team Roles:
The Calibration team provides engine calibration expertise to projects. The specific roles of a Calibration Technologist in this effort include:
Performs engine and vehicle calibration and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required.
Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as, preparation of specifications, technical plans, engine testing, vehicle testing, data analysis and validation.
Supports/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports.
Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations.
Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues.
Defines, executes, and supports engine performance and emissions research and development activities.
Supports customer meetings.
Other duties as required to ensure project success.
Qualifications/Skills:
Experience and Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred
0-3+ years’ experience in area of expertise
Technical degree or certification in engine or automotive technology
A Calibration Technologist I is expected to have demonstrated abilities in the following areas:
Technical
Identify, initiate, and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
Familiarity with regulatory and market segment requirements and end-user expectations
Supports Calibration Engineers in the following areas:
Compression ignition engines
Spark-ignited direct injection (NA or turbocharged)
Spark-ignited PFI engines
- Base engine calibration (steady-state and transient)
Fuel system development and calibration
Turbocharging and EGR system development and calibration
Vehicle and/or engine emissions calibration and optimization to meet regulatory standards.
Vehicle and/or engine cold start and environmental correction calibration.
Vehicle development trip support for hot weather, cold weather and high altitude.
Vehicle drivability and feature calibration
Torque model and torque path calibration
OBDII and diagnostic development and calibration
Exhaust after-treatment calibration for diesel DPF, DOC, SCR systems
Working experience with some or all of the following tools:
Etas INCA
ATI Vision
Vector CANape, CANalyzer
AVL Drive
AVL Cameo
AVL Concerto
Mototron MotoTune/MotoHawk
MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint
Relational
Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
Accountability for individual and team delivery
Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
Effective communication with all levels of the program team
Commercial
Efficient on time delivery of program expectations with consistently high feedback.
Active involvement in Annual Review and Work Planning Process.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
Bending and Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Hours per day
Climbing Stairs: Ascending or descending stairs to gain access to a building or to move from one floor to another
Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another
Moderate Carrying: items weighing 15 to 44 pounds
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with fingers (including thumb) and palm
Light Lifting: Raising objects under 15 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from one position to another
Moderate Lifting: Objects 15-44 pounds
Reaching above shoulder: Extending hands and arms in any direction
Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for sustained periods
Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
Standing: hours per day
Walking: Moving about on foot, particularly for long distances
Visual Requirements: Enough to read PC screens, detect color coding and read fine print
Hearing Requirements: Enough to detect specific noises and proper equipment operation
Comprehension
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information
Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, information
Ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions
Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints
Organization
Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology
Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule on short-term basis (longer than on month)
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on short-term basis
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedules of others on long-term basis
Reasoning and Decision Making
Ability to apply common sense in performing job
Ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit
Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit
Ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
Communication
Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines
Ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters and/or conduct routine oral communication
Ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information
Ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone
Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly
Ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization. Speaking before groups
Ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc. and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area
Mathematics
Ability to count accurately
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy
Ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical date for reporting purposes
AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.
We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA
AVL North America has a staff of more than 650 people and has five technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.
About AVL
AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.
Find out more:www.avl.com
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Location:
Ann Arbor, MI, US Offsite in Michigan, MI, US
Company: AVL Mobility Technologies Inc
Job Function: Calibration
Contract Type:
Posting Date: Apr 2, 2026
Job ID: 38903
About AVL
AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.
Find out more:www.avl.com
Nearest Major Market:Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market:Detroit
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