Senior Emissions & OBD Calibration Verification Engineer

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Superior (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium health benefits

Disability and life insurance

Generous PTO

Global work environment

Competitive salaries

Retirement planning

HSAs/FSAs

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an Emissions and OBD Engine Calibration Verification Engineer to independently verify emissions and OBD calibrations for North American models.

You will lead verification testing, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with calibration, controls, software, and durability teams to ensure readiness for certification and vehicle launches. The role requires extensive experience in powertrain controls, emissions, and regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• B.S. in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• 8+ years automotive engineering experience.
• 5+ years in emissions, OBD, aftertreatment, calibration, or durability.
• Proven success developing emissions and OBD calibrations.
• Deep understanding of calibration development processes and launch support.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate engine emissions and OBD calibrations.
• Develop calibration solutions for identified issues.
• Define verification strategies for certification readiness.
• Conduct emissions, OBD, drivability, and regulatory testing.
• Support EPA, CARB, and global pre-certification activities.
• Validate OBD monitors and diagnostic robustness.
• Lead investigations of emissions/OBD issues.
• Coordinate root cause analyses with cross-functional teams.
• Implement corrective actions to achieve certification readiness.
• Suggest test procedures, metrics, and continuous improvements.
• Mentor engineers in emissions controls and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and address systemic calibration weaknesses.
• Utilize test data to improve issue detection and calibration robustness.
• Share lessons learned for future programs.
• Manage resources, budgets, and program deliverables.
• Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Emissions calibration

OBD calibration

Powertrain controls

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven engineering

Root cause analysis

CAN/LIN/UDS

ETAS INCA / CANape

MATLAB/Simulink

Python / SQL / Databricks

Team mentoring

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related

Tools

ETAS INCA

ATI Vision

CANape

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an Emissions and OBD Engine Calibration Verification Engineer to independently verify emissions and OBD calibrations for North American models.

You will lead verification testing, drive corrective actions, and collaborate with calibration, controls, software, and durability teams to ensure readiness for certification and vehicle launches. The role requires extensive experience in powertrain controls, emissions, and regulatory compliance,