
OBD Calibration Engineer
AVL in the United Kingdom
Basildon, England, United Kingdom
Engineering
In this role you will be responsible for optimising the calibration of diesel ICEs and hybridised ICE powertrains. Your objective will be to ensure that all target criteria are met and that the powertrain works to its full efficiency in all operating conditions.
The role involves planning, preparation and supervision of related vehicle tests, assessment and documentation of test results and delivery of calibrations.
You may also be required to participate in vehicle test development trips.
- 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 organisation
Profile description:
- BEng in Mechanical/Automotive or related engineering discipline
- Experience within the automotive industry in diesel calibration
- Knowledge of combustion engine fundamentals
- Knowledge of exhaust after-treatment hardware
- Knowledge of EMS and related tools and software
- Knowledge of EU OBD calibration and development
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Project management skills
- Capable of working independently as well as part of large and small teams
- Experience in vehicle testing and data analysis
- Knowledge of data analysis tools such as AVL Concerto or equivalent
- Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and tools
- Programming skills in MATLAB
- Masters or PhD in specific subject area preferred
- 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
Annual Remuneration: Due to UKVI compliance requirements, we are obligated to state the annual gross salary (full-time) for this position. The salary range is between £35,000 - £45,000 and we will offer market-conforming remuneration taking qualifications and professional experience into account.
Job posted on: 15/12/2025
Closing date: 16/01/2026
We look forward to receiving your details for the unique opportunity to join our growing, high-tech, international team.
About the company
Company website•Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
AVL Globally:
With more than 12,200 employees, AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation, and testing in the automotive industry and in other sectors such as rail, marine, and energy. Based on extensive in-house research activities, AVL delivers concepts, technology solutions, methodologies, and development tools for a greener, safer, and better world of mobility and beyond.
AVL supports international partners and customers in their sustainable and digital transformation. The focus lies on the areas of electrification, software, AI and automation. In addition, AVL supports companies in energy-intensive sectors on their way to a greener and more efficient energy generation and supply.
Innovation is AVL's passion. Together with an international network of experts at more than 90 locations and 45 Tech and Engineering Centers worldwide, AVL is driving the future of mobility. In 2023, the company generated a turnover of 2.05 billion Euros, of which 10 % are invested in R&D activities.
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Links:
• www.avl.com
• www.linkedin.com/company/avl/careers