OBD Engineer – Energy Systems

LER TechForce; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401K with match

Short-term and Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

LER TechForce is seeking an OBD Engineer - Energy Systems to join their innovative team in Novi, Michigan. This role involves leading On-Board Diagnostics strategy for EV and PHEV platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate has expertise in automotive OBD diagnostics, preferably with experience in EV/HEV systems. Offering a range of full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in automotive OBD diagnostics, preferably in EV/HEV.
• Strong knowledge of UDS and diagnostics architecture.
• Familiarity with requirements management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead OBD strategy for HV battery, charging, and thermal systems.
• Ensure OBD compliance across EV and PHEV platforms.
• Manage OBD requirements and traceability.

Skills

OBD strategy development

Regulatory compliance (e.g., J1979, J1968)

Vector tools

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Tools

Vector tools

Job description

OBD Engineer - Energy Systems

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have an opening for an OBD Engineer - Energy Systems to work onsite with our client in the Novi/Northville MI area. This is a contract/resident engineering opportunity.

Who we are

LER TechForce is an industry leader in Automotive manufacturing including aircraft, (HEV, EV and ICE) wheeled vehicles, autonomous systems, advanced driver‑assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrification, and next‑generation control strategies, embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

What you will be doing

The OBD Engineer - Energy Systems leads On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) strategy and implementation for Energy Systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, system monitoring, and serviceability across EV and PHEV platforms.

What you'll need to be successful (must haves)

• Define and execute OBD strategy for HV battery, charging, thermal, and energy systems
• Ensure compliance with OBD regulations (e.g., J1979, J1968)
• Develop and maintain diagnostic content (Vector .cdd, DTCs, monitors)
• Manage OBD requirements and traceability (e.g., Codebeamer)
• Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams on integration
• Develop OBD DVPs and support validation activities
• Drive continuous improvement of OBD processes and tools

Essentials

• Bachelor degree in Engineering is highly preferred.
• Experience in automotive OBD diagnostics (EV/HEV preferred)
• Strong knowledge of UDS, diagnostics architecture, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Vector tools and requirements management systems
• Strong collaboration and problem‑solving skills

What you'll get

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects