Engine Calibration Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize engine calibration parameters to achieve performance, emissions, fuel economy, and durability targets.
• Manage and refine calibration settings across approximately 10,000 control parameters.
• Create test plans and evaluation procedures for engine performance testing conducted by test operators.
• Analyze engine test results and optimize calibration settings using data from: Desktop analysis and simulation environments, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and test bench environments, Chassis dynamometer testing, Vehicle validation activities
• Perform calibration activities using MATLAB/Simulink and support validation on vehicles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and improve engine control strategies, including Fuel injection systems, Ignition systems, Air management systems, Exhaust and aftertreatment systems
• Propose and evaluate engine hardware improvements, such as: Cylinder and piston design optimization, Fuel injector specification enhancements, other combustion and air system improvements
• Support calibration development for multiple engine variants and vehicle platforms.
• Participate in technical discussions and communicate findings, recommendations, and development progress to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ yrs experience in engine calibration (gasoline engine calibration experience is acceptable).
• Strong understanding of engine control logic and calibration fundamentals, including Fuel injection control, Ignition control, Air management systems, Exhaust and emissions control systems
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex performance data and calibration maps.
• Business level Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N3+)
• Ability to prepare technical reports and communicate through email in Japanese.
• Strong teamwork, communication skills, and a positive, proactive mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of diesel engine systems and combustion technologies.
• Experience with engine control strategy development.
• Hands-on experience with engine calibration tools such as: ATI Vision, ETAS INCA, CANalyzer, MATLAB
• Experience with simulation and modeling tools such as: GT-Power, AVL CRUISE-M
• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), test bench, chassis dynamometer, and vehicle testing environments.