Career

Nostrum Energy seek a focused and enthusiastic candidate to join our Calibration Team. The Tuning Specialist will be responsible for vehicle application tuning, product validation testing and performance tuning support. The specialist will work with aftermarket calibration tools (ECUtek, HP Tuners, SCT, BootMod3, COBB AccessTuner, UpRev, winOLS, Alientech KESS, Alientech K-Tag, etc) to develop, test and validate product calibration packages for production release and in-field support. The specialist will be responsible fuel injector (GDI & PFI) and pump calibration data packages, vehicle calibration, tuner device integration and in-vehicle testing with Nostrum’s fleet of development vehicles and with customer vehicles. Production Release of prototype and production released calibration data packages, tuning instruction guides and in-field customer support is also a responsibility. The specialist will support marketing and sales activities through tuning of sponsorship and customer vehicles at Nostrum’s facility. This position reports to the Director of Calibration and is stationed at the South East Michigan office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA and will require up-to 20% travel to various domestic locations. Must hold a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, capable of driving a manual transmission and a valid Passport. Nostrum offers competitive total compensation packages with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, 401k, vacation and additional benefits (tuition reimbursement available).  Relocation packages available pending qualification. 

Duties / Responsibilities

• General Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for fuel system calibration, data package and tuning guide release (various platforms)
  • Collaborate with Test Engineering to develop data package by specifying table and variable requirements
  • Responsible for working with customers & SW companies to define calibration parameters
  • Responsible for dealer network calibration (tech) support and customer (calibration) support, including on-site support for dealers and branded customers as needed as well as ZenDesk ticket customer support
  • Responsible for production release of calibration tuning tools (ECUtek, COBB, UpRev, HP Tuners, BootMod, etc)
  • Responsible for dynamometer and on-road vehicle performance, drive-ability and emissions performance
  • Support sponsorship vehicles & marketing initiatives including collateral material, data, & performance tests
  • Track support, as needed, for Nostrum, customer, and sponsored entrants
  • Support and assist garage and dyno operations, including assisting in or conducting hands-on work as needed
• Platform Specific Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for collaboration with Tuning suite suppliers to expand fuel system controls as needed and possible (ECUtek, COBB, UpRev, HP Tuners, BootMod, MHD, EFI Live, etc.)
  • Platform leader for specific brands & modes (multiple), such as BMW N55 engine, Subaru FA24F engine, or Ford 3.0L Ecoboost (to be defined jointly).
• Individual Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for sponsorship vehicle support and tuning for marketing and sales
  • Responsible for in-field tuning & customer support (dealer network), participating in regular Zendesk ticket reviews with Sales & Marketing team.

• Education:
  • Minimum requirement: Associates degree or a relevant technical degree
  • Preferred: Relevant Technical Certification
• Years of Experience: 1-2
• Qualifications:
  • Intimate knowledge of performance tuning of ICE engines
  • Experience with aftermarket calibration tools (ECUtek, COBB Protuner, UpRev, HP Tuners)
  • Availability to travel up to 20% (domestic & international) required
  • Candidate must possess valid employment authorization documents for employment in the United States
  • Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license, authorized to drive in MI, and must have a clean driving record
  • Able to drive a manual transmission

Key Abilities / Traits:

• Key knowledge of internal combustion engines, and related sciences
• Personable and patient, with the ability to support customers and deal with problematic situations
• Excellent English communication and integration skills for direct customer interaction and support
• Ability to work in new environment and in a “early-stage” company as well as with a diverse supplier base
• Self-starting and self-directing, ability to operate independently to execute product plans
• Availability to travel up to 20% (domestic & international) required