Calibration Engineer – Electrification Battery Systems

General Motors

Battery calibration engineer developing and validating electrification controls for General Motors vehicles. Conducting in-vehicle testing, analytics, and battery state-estimation calibration.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in calibration development and optimization, with strong analytical skills for diagnosing vehicle and system deficiencies. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Calibration DevelopmentData Acquisition and AnalysisControls and Calibration ExperienceBattery Management SystemsMatlab/Simulink

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Hard Skills

Calibration Standard WorkAnalytical ToolsPerformance VerificationAlgorithm DevelopmentIn-Vehicle CalibrationComplex Problem-SolvingElectrification Propulsion System Architectures

Soft Skills

Excellent PlanningOral and Written CommunicationIndependent WorkerTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

INCAVehicle SpyCRETAMDA

Industry Keywords

Engineering DegreePost-Graduation Engineering ExperienceCalibration ProceduresVirtualization in Calibration Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and optimize calibrations to meet performance and timing requirements using Calibration Standard Work
Conduct calibration reviews to ensure high-quality calibrations
Organize, plan, and coordinate calibration activities with the Lead Calibrator and Diagnostic Strategist
Support identification of resource requirements for calibration development
Diagnose and correct vehicle, system, and controls deficiencies
Support resolution of vehicle, plant, durability/dyno, and customer issues
Use analytical tools to develop and verify calibrations
Develop, use, and update calibration procedures supporting increased virtualization in calibration development
Participate in controls groups and support algorithm development
Participate in development trips and related testing activities
Perform in-vehicle calibration and testing, lab/bench/analytical activities, and performance verification
Collaborate with algorithm/software and hardware engineers in cross-functional teams
Balance planned and unplanned work across multiple projects and priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Engineering Degree or equivalent discipline
2+ years of post-graduation engineering experience
Independent worker requiring little direction and highly capable of working in a team environment
Excellent planning and complex problem-solving skills
High level of oral and written communication skills
Experience with data acquisition and analysis
Knowledge of and passion for electrification propulsion system architectures
Preferred: Master's Degree Engineering Degree or equivalent discipline
Preferred: 5+ years of post-graduation engineering experience
Preferred: Controls and/or calibration experience
Preferred: Experience with Battery Management Systems or Battery State Estimation
Preferred: Experience with INCA, Vehicle Spy, CRETA, MDA, Matlab/Simulink
Ability to report to Milford, MI at least three times per week
Willingness to travel occasionally to other GM sites, test facilities, plants, joint-venture locations, and the GM Battery System Lab in Warren, MI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Possible relocation benefits
Benefits supporting well-being at work and home
Inclusive workplace and belonging-focused culture
Reasonable workplace accommodations
Role-related assessment and/or pre-employment screening support where applicable