Senior OBD Diesel Engine Calibration Engineer

Isuzu North America; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Fertility & Family-Building Benefits

Generous Time Off

401(k) with company match

Life and Travel Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Isuzu North America in Plymouth, MI is seeking an Engineer II or Sr level to lead OBD diagnostics development and engine calibration activities for diesel powertrains. You will collaborate with powertrain teams, run validation tests, and help ensure regulatory compliance across programs.

The role requires extensive independent judgment, travel up to 20-30%, and mentoring junior staff as part of the OBD Development group.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in automotive or commercial vehicle engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in OBD systems, engine controls, calibration, or powertrain development.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic calibrations and strategies for OBD systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support validation and regulatory compliance.
• Perform testing and validation of calibration approaches.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on development plans.

Skills

CAN data acquisition

MATLAB/Simulink

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ETAS INCA

CAN data tools

Job description

Isuzu North America in Plymouth, MI is seeking an Engineer II or Sr level to lead OBD diagnostics development and engine calibration activities for diesel powertrains. You will collaborate with powertrain teams, run validation tests, and help ensure regulatory compliance across programs.

The role requires extensive independent judgment, travel up to 20-30%, and mentoring junior staff as part of the OBD Development group.