Senior Calibration Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Calibration Engineer

Job Category: Development and Product Engineering

Job Level: Global Grade 10

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working Location: Aiken, SC.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell and if necessary, in the field.
• Coordinate, prepare, and perform the testing of prototype engines, engine components and after treatment systems by working with test cell operators and other supporting departments to execute tests and development programs.
• Develop, analyze and evaluate unique engineering solutions with consideration of factors such as system effectiveness, reliability, configuration, emission regulations, customer requirements and cost.
• Conduct tests and use analytical tools such as DoE and modeling to optimize calibration parameters.
• Coordinate, prepare and carry out engine emissions certification processes including test cell preparation, test execution, data analysis and report generation according to regulatory and company standards
• Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to highest engineering standards and remain technically current.
• Coordinate, prepare and carry out functional performance and component tests.
• Support the validation and release of calibrations into production.
• Develop technically reasonable and feasible alternatives with regards to time and money for challenges occurring during the progress of the project.
• Use and constantly optimize project management procedures including commonly known and individually created program management, tracking and forecasting tools.
• Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.
• Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, allowing them to learn from your experiences.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and minimum of 5 years of experience calibrating and testing combustion engines or 9 years of experience calibrating and testing combustion engines.
• Ability to travel - domestic and international
• Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
• Experience with ETAS INCA, AVL CAMEO and AVL PUMA
• Experience with AVL emissions measurement equipment
• Experience with emissions legislation (40CFR Part1065
• Extensive experience with diesel engine performance and emissions calibration
• Experience with MTU applications such as Power Generation, Marine, Oil and Gas, Mining and Ra