Contract Engineer, OBD Development

Responsibilities

• Support execution of OBD diagnostic development plans and project deliverables.
• Develop, validate, and troubleshoot diagnostic strategies and calibrations.
• Affiliate in the development and execution of OBD verification procedures.
• Track diagnostic development status and support project schedule adherence.
• Develop and maintain diagnostic calibration data for assigned powertrain programs.
• Sustain integration of new diagnostic software and calibration features.
• Collaborate with calibration engineers, software developers, and product development teams to resolve diagnostic issues.
• Participate in technical reviews and working group meetings.
• Support communication of diagnostic requirements, program timing, and technical issues within the product development team.
• Afford assistance with implementation of future model year diagnostic requirements.
• Cook up coordination with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with OBD regulations and vehicle requirements.
• Participate in calibration comparison reviews and validation activities.
• Maintain engineering records and project documentation.
• Evaluate competitor vehicles and diagnostic systems for benchmarking purposes.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
• Prepare technical summaries and reports for engineering management.
• Participate in technical discussions with suppliers and engineering partners.
• Support issue resolution activities involving diagnostic hardware, software, and calibration systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in automotive or commercial vehicle engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in OBD systems, engine controls, calibration, or powertrain development.
• Knowledge of latest government regulations and optimum strategies for OBD on light/heavy duty diesel engines.
• Understanding of onboard diagnostic (OBD) systems and engine management systems.
• Familiarity with diesel engine controls, emissions systems, and diagnostic strategies.
• Knowledge of applicable OBD regulations and industry standards.
• Understanding of calibration development and validation processes.
• Familiarity with emissions and environmental testing methodologies including engine dyno testing.