Performance Engineer

​Powertrain Calibration/System Performance Engineer

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd has a number exciting opportunities for Calibration/System Performance Engineers to work in the NRMM (Non-Road Mobile Machinery) and related industries.  

AVL 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 the company, you will have full access to a network of company 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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage powertrain calibrations using client &/or company 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 SIMULINK

• Functioning within a professional team, generate & present reports (verbal & written) including recommendations and proposals

• Work with other client & company 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)

  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