Emissions & OBD Calibration Verification Lead

Hyundai Motor Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium healthcare

Disability & Life insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salaries

Global environment

Retirement planning

HSA/FSA access

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a seasoned Emissions and OBD Engine Calibration Verification Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for verification, validation, and technical assessment of engine emissions and OBD calibrations.

You will ensure calibration readiness prior to certification testing and vehicle launches. The role requires deep powertrain knowledge, data-driven decision making, and leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years automotive engineering experience.
• 5+ years emissions, OBD, aftertreatment development, or related.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or people management.
• Proven leadership of emissions and OBD calibration teams.
• Strong understanding of engine calibration development and verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead 4–8 engineers in emissions and OBD calibration verification/validation.
• Establish strategies ensuring calibration readiness before certification tests.
• Coordinate cross-functional root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop verification methodologies, tests, and performance metrics.
• Provide executive technical assessments and risk evaluations.
• Mentor engineers on emissions controls, diagnostics, and regulatory compliance.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Emissions calibration leadership

Powertrain controls

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Diagnostics verification

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

MATLAB/Simulink

CANape

Python

SQL

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) seeks a seasoned Emissions and OBD Engine Calibration Verification Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for verification, validation, and technical assessment of engine emissions and OBD calibrations.

You will ensure calibration readiness prior to certification testing and vehicle launches. The role requires deep powertrain knowledge, data-driven decision making, and leadership to drive continuous improvement.