Senior Engine Calibration Engineer - Transient Torque Control

General Motors
Milford, MI

Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Milford, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business if more than 3 days].

The Role

Here at General Motors, we are looking for a hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions to join our Engine Calibration team! Engine calibration engineers work with vehicles, software, and algorithms to design and release engine calibrations to meet customer designs and performance requirements. They support the lead calibrator and diagnostic strategist, as well as stakeholders including the members of the vehicle platform, engine hardware, manufacturing plant and quality team. Depending on the area of responsibility, a Calibrator may focus more heavily on engine controls, serial data, platform interface, or diagnostic calibration functionality. These are meaningful roles that ensures the powertrain integration to vehicles performs at world class levels to meet program objectives.

This is a mid-level calibration position where the technical complexity, program scope, and program breadth combine to create a challenging role. A few cross-system interactions exist in this role, interpersonal interfaces are required, and global reach is regional. The candidate has some experience motivating others, can manage multiple projects and deadlines, and has experience with several vehicle systems/component domains.

What You’ll Do

Follow/author documented procedures to calibrate systems to meet product goals, and provide feedback for continuous improvement

Help create new procedures to document standard work for new technologies

Design and manage key strategic interfaces within Vehicle Calibration and/or Engine Controls

Help train new calibration engineers on calibration processes

Lead requirements development with other activities

Support root cause analysis

Lead troubleshooting activities for complex system issues across programs

Strong ability to efficiently capture and analyze empirical data.

Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices

Identify and document calibration vulnerabilities and build mitigation action plans; track corrective actions

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering degree

Minimum of 4 years of technical and/or manufacturing engineering experience

Experience with data acquisition and analysis on complex problems

Knowledge of powertrain systems

Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms

Valid driver’s license and ability to operate test vehicles

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

Master of Science in Engineering

3+ years of experience with in-vehicle testing

DRE Experience

Experience INCA/ETAS data acquisition

Automotive OEM experience

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Compensation:

The expected base compensation for this role is: $106,600 - $146,050. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

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Posted 2026-03-20

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