Allen Park, Michigan
Contract: VMS
Position Description:
The OBD Core Calibration Engineer supports the development, validation, and delivery of production-ready onboard diagnostics (OBD) calibrations across gasoline, diesel, hybrid electric, and battery electric vehicle applications. Working with program, commodity, compliance, and simulation teams, this role helps deliver robust diagnostics on schedule and support applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
Skills Required:
Testing, Calibration
1. Testing - Vehicle emissions testing, OBD DV testing, on-road vehicle evaluation
2. Calibration - Engine diagnostic/OBD feature calibration
Skills Preferred:
Python, Simulink
1. Python - Data analysis using Python, including data recorded with vehicle calibration tools such as ATI Vision or ETAS INCA
2. Simulink - Ability to read and understand engine controls features coded in Simulink
Experience Required:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, automotive, or computer engineering, or computer science.
• At least 2 years of powertrain calibration and/or OBD calibration experience, including program delivery through launch and quality feedback.
• Understanding of combustion engine operation and basic engine and powertrain control systems.
• Understanding of worldwide OBD regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with calibration tools, including ETAS and/or ATI.
• Strong data analysis skills, including knowledge of statistics, and the ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks in parallel, with an interest in gasoline, diesel, hybrid electric, and battery electric technologies.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations for development testing as needed.
Experience Preferred:
• At least 5 years of OBD calibration experience, including program delivery through launch and quality feedback.
• Experience analyzing quality data, identifying root causes, and implementing fixes for field issues.
• Experience with engine controls software, OBD, or functional safety. • Master's degree in engineering.
• Experience using MATLAB/Simulink to analyze engineering data and review model-based controls software.
• Ability to interpret C source code.
• Ability to develop data analysis scripts or tools using MATLAB or Python.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred:
Master's Degree
