Calibration Engineer

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd offers a job in the United Kingdom (GB) as a calibration engineer. The role is available at both Engineer and Senior Engineer level.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of engine or vehicle development program
• Calibration dataset development in line with guidelines for the relevant attributes
• Analysis of results and preparation of recommendations
• Dataset validation for all ambient conditions both in facility and in territory, including final reporting and documentation
• Liaison and reporting to various functions within the organization

Profile Essential

• BEng in Mechanical/Automotive or related engineering discipline
• Experience in diesel emissions testing and data analysis
• Knowledge of diesel combustion engine fundamentals
• Knowledge of diesel exhaust after treatment hardware
• Knowledge of diesel EMS and related tools and software
• Excellent inter personal and communication skills
• Proven project management skills
• Capable of working independently as well as part of large and small teams including leading teams

Preferable

• Masters or PhD in a specific subject area preferred
• Good knowledge of diesel ICE OBD
• Good knowledge of diesel after treatment systems
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as AVL Concerto or equivalent
• Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and tools
• Programming skills in MATLAB

We Offer

• 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

If an offer of employment is made, applicants are required to undergo a DBS check. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory DBS check and the company reserves the right to withdraw its offer in the event that the applicant has unspent criminal convictions.

Compensation

Annual gross salary for this position ranges between £34,000 - £55,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Application Details

Job posted on: 04/03/2026
Closing date: 01/04/2026

We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high tech, international team.

Location

Basildon, GB

Company

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd

Job Function

Calibration

Contract Type

Permanent

Posting Date

Mar 4, 2026

Job ID

39000

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.