OBD Calibration Engineer

EPITEC; Allen Park (MI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC seeks an OBD Core Calibration Engineer in Allen Park, Michigan, working on hybrid projects with a 40-hour/week schedule. The role involves configuring production-grade onboard diagnostics across gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and BEV platforms and coordinating with compliance and testing teams.

The candidate will develop calibrations, perform validation, and support data-driven diagnostics using ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, and scripting in Python or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science.
• 2+ years of OBD calibration experience.
• Ability to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate OBD feature calibrations across multiple vehicle and powertrain programs.
• Complete OBD design verification signoffs, self-certification testing, and program deliverables.
• Perform vehicle emissions testing, OBD DV testing, and on-road vehicle evaluations.
• Collect and analyze vehicle data using ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, or similar calibration tools.
• Identify hardware, software, and calibration concerns and support root-cause resolution.
• Develop Python or MATLAB scripts to improve data processing and diagnostic analysis.
• Support HIL, SIL, M-HIL, and CAE virtual diagnostic fault demonstrations.
• Complete OBD sensitivity validation and support remote development testing.
• Resolve production vehicle evaluation fault demonstration issues with compliance teams.
• Develop Diagnostic Code Demonstration Methods and technical documentation.
• Improve calibration processes, release error-proofing, guidelines, and reporting templates.

Skills

Statistical data analysis

Technical problem-solving

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

ETAS INCA

ATI Vision

Job description

Job Title: OBD Core Calibration Engineer

Location: Allen Park, Michigan, Hybrid

Job Type: W2 Contract

Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Position Summary

The OBD Core Calibration Engineer supports the development, validation, and delivery of production-ready onboard diagnostic calibrations across gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and battery electric vehicle applications. This role partners with program, commodity, compliance, and simulation teams to deliver robust diagnostics that meet regulatory, quality, and program timing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate OBD feature calibrations across multiple vehicle and powertrain programs.
• Complete OBD design verification signoffs, self-certification testing, and program deliverables.
• Perform vehicle emissions testing, OBD DV testing, and on-road vehicle evaluations.
• Collect and analyze vehicle data using ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, or similar calibration tools.
• Identify hardware, software, and calibration concerns and support root-cause resolution.
• Develop Python or MATLAB scripts to improve data processing and diagnostic analysis.
• Support HIL, SIL, M-HIL, and CAE virtual diagnostic fault demonstrations.
• Complete OBD sensitivity validation and support remote development testing.
• Resolve production vehicle evaluation fault demonstration issues with compliance teams.
• Develop Diagnostic Code Demonstration Methods and technical documentation.
• Improve calibration processes, release error-proofing, guidelines, and reporting templates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of powertrain or OBD calibration experience.
• Experience delivering calibration programs through launch and quality feedback.
• Experience with vehicle emissions testing, OBD DV testing, and on-road evaluations.
• Strong understanding of combustion engines and powertrain control systems.
• Knowledge of worldwide OBD regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA and/or ATI Vision.
• Strong statistical data analysis and technical problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for development testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of OBD calibration experience.
• Experience with Ford engine controls software, OBD, or functional safety.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Ability to interpret C source code and model-based controls software.
• Experience analyzing quality data and resolving field issues.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.