Emissions and OBD Calibration Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Emission Calibration Development
• Develop, optimize, and validate calibrations for ICE and hybrid powertrains, ensuring full compliance with EPA and CARB regulatory requirements
• Engine Management System (EMS) Integration
• Execute EMS mapping, calibration, and validation activities with particular focus on emission control functionality, threshold optimization, and diagnostic performance
• Comprehensive Testing & Validation
• Coverage of rigorous calibration and validation testing across extreme ambient environmental conditions, driving cycles, and real-world scenarios
• Regulatory Compliance & Certification
• Translate complex EPA/CARB emission regulations and certification requirements into actionable test strategies, ensuring seamless pre-production validation
• Technical Problem Resolution
• Diagnose and resolve pre-production and field-reported calibration issues with root-cause rigor, supporting manufacturing quality and post-launch field investigations
• Documentation & Communication
• Create comprehensive technical reports, test summaries, regulatory compliance documentation, and program milestone updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with systems engineering, software development, hardware engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful calibration implementation and deployment
• Competitive & Technology Benchmarking
• Analyze competitor ICE and hybrid propulsion systems, identifying industry best practices and calibration innovations
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience
• 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in engine control system (EMS) calibration or related powertrain development roles
• Proven experience with EPA and CARB emissions testing procedures and regulatory compliance processes
• Hands-on proficiency with calibration toolchains and development platforms (e.g., ETAS/INCA or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and diagnostic communication standards
• Experience with vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test cell or dynamometer-based calibration and validation
• Technical Knowledge & Competencies
• Deep understanding of propulsion system fundamentals, including ICE combustion principles, hybrid system operations, and aftertreatment system interactions
• Proficiency in vehicle calibration optimization processes, mapping strategies, and calibration validation techniques
• Solid foundation in diagnostics system architecture, including monitor logic, readiness flags, and fault decision thresholds
• Capability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements and translate them into precise technical specifications
• Ability to diagnose hardware, software, and system-level issues through systematic engineering analysis
• Competency with data analysis, statistical methods, and engineering problem-solving

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in emissions development, emission control calibration, and vehicle validation
• Specialized experience with particulate matter (PM) emissions mitigation, including gasoline particulate filter (GPF) calibration and diagnostics
• Expertise in calibration optimization methodologies, including Design of Experiments (DoE) and advanced statistical analysis
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or Python for algorithm development, simulation, and validation