OBD and Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an OBD and Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer to join our automotive diagnostics team. You will develop, calibrate, and validate OBD systems to meet regulatory and OEM standards, and you will support ISO 26262 and AUTOSAR work.

The role involves bench, HIL, and vehicle testing, and collaboration across software, hardware, and systems engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in OBD calibration or automotive embedded systems.
• Familiar with INCA, CANalyzer, CANoe and CAN bus/DTC management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and validate OBD systems to meet standards.
• Calibrate safety diagnostics for ADAS and safety-critical functions.
• Perform bench, HIL, and vehicle testing to verify diagnostics.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems teams to define requirements.
• Document calibration processes and test results for deliverables.

Skills

OBD calibration

Safety diagnostics

Test & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

INCA

CANalyzer

CANoe

Job description

About the Role

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is looking for a talented OBD and Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer to join their team in Auburn Hills, MI. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the cutting edge of automotive diagnostics and safety systems, contributing to the development of next-generation vehicle technologies. If you're passionate about calibration engineering and making vehicles smarter and safer, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and validate On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems to meet regulatory and OEM standards
• Perform safety diagnostic calibration for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and safety-critical vehicle functions
• Conduct bench, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and vehicle-level testing to verify diagnostic functionality
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, hardware, and systems engineers to define diagnostic requirements
• Analyze fault codes, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and calibration data to identify and resolve issues
• Support compliance with OBD-II, ISO 26262, and other applicable automotive safety and emissions standards
• Document calibration processes, test results, and engineering reports for internal and customer deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in OBD calibration, safety diagnostics, or automotive embedded systems
• Proficiency with calibration tools such as INCA, CANalyzer, CANoe, or equivalent
• Strong understanding of OBD-II protocols, CAN bus communication, and DTC management
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety standards and AUTOSAR architecture
• Experience with HIL testing environments and model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink a plus)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

About Us

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is a forward-thinking engineering firm based in Auburn Hills, MI, at the heart of the automotive industry. Our clients trust us to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that push the boundaries of vehicle performance and safety. Our team thrives in a collaborative, innovation-driven culture where talented engineers are empowered to do their best work every day.