Senior Calibration Engineer - Thermal and HVAC

Senior Calibration Engineer - Thermal and HVAC

AVL Powertrain UK Ltd is currently seeking a Senior Calibration Engineer with a skillset and interest encompassing thermal and HVAC systems. You will join a highly dynamic team working on various powertrain and vehicle calibration projects.

Your primary objective will be to work closely with our customers to develop, test, and optimise the performance and ensure the safe operation of their future powertrains and vehicle programs.

Our engineers are typically exposed to multiple different projects during their career working with us. It is therefore particularly suited to people who will enjoy the opportunity to gain experience in new areas and who can rapidly self-start, combining a pro-active attitude, excellent analytical problem-solving skills and an outstanding technical engineering background.

Please be aware that this temporary role is initially for a fixed term period of 12 months. However, this is subject to review with the view of being extended or made permanent based on the business requirements.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support powertrain and vehicle thermal development projects across internal and customer projects

• Cabin comfort and HVAC systems calibration for various customer projects

• Perform data processing and analysis, with reporting to customer teams and management

• Develop and manage new powertrain processes and calibrations using AVL/customer calibration tools and methods

• Plan and execute in-vehicle and rig testing

• Monitor project progress and provide feedback

• Support internal AVL presentations and participate in training and knowledge exchange

YOUR PROFILE:

Essential:

• Minimum of 2:1 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering area (Mechanical, Automotive, etc)

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to summarise and make clear technical recommendations across multifunctional disciplines with supporting data

• Excellent understanding of HVAC and thermal systems and cabin comfort calibration

• Self-starter with the ability work with high level instruction, minimal detail breakdown and to be able to seek out relevant information, data and support from other engineering groups

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, both written and verbal, with AVL and customer team members, as well employees in other, customers, suppliers, and the global AVL team

• Flexibility to work/travel across multiple projects/locations

• Experience of engine software or calibration development processes and working knowledge of calibration tools such as ETAS Inca, ATI Vision etc.

Preferable:

• Experience of electrification, e.g. hybrid calibration, battery and fuel cell technology, and an appreciation of future industry trends

• Knowledge of calibration and data analysis tools (AVL Concerto, CANape, AVL CAMEO, DIAdem etc)

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

Please be aware that this role is available to candidates who do not require UK sponsorship.

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.

Job posted on: 26/10/2026

Closing date: 20/11/2026

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

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.

Find out more: www.avl.com

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Location

• Coventry, GB
• Company: AVL Powertrain UK Ltd
• Job Function: Vehicle
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Posting Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Job ID: 39748
• 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.

Find out more: www.avl.com

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