Ann Arbor, MI, US
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled, passionate and motivated Emissions and OBD Validation Engineer responsible for validation of future vehicles for emissions compliance, durability, and quality. In this position, the engineer will ensure robust compliance with emissions and diagnostics regulations through testing and validation of future vehicle models.
Core Responsibilities
- Setup and monitor development vehicles for validation testing
- Analyze fleet vehicle data to identify component or system failure early warning signs
- Perform prototype vehicle emissions testing to evaluate emissions robustness
- Support test fleet operation by performing software and calibration updates as needed
- Assist in the investigation of high occurrence warranty claims and propose suitable solutions
- Create and present technical reports for other departments including upper management
- Perform vehicle test administrative functions as needed, including budget tracking, test requests, vehicle milestone reviews, etc.
- Travel to support specific test conditions (up to 5%)
Basic Qualifications
- B.S. in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related engineering field from an accredited university
- 2 years of gasoline engine calibration, emissions or OBD development experience
- Demonstrated foundational knowledge of ICE system principles and operation, especially emissions control and OBD
- Familiarity with emissions regulations and certification processes for gasoline and hybrid vehicle powertrain systems
- Working knowledge of vehicle communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
- Familiarity with vehicle instrumentation including ETAS hardware and software
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- Familiarity with fleet vehicle instrumentation and cloud-based data acquisition, for example Aptiv
- Experience in data analytics and visualizing large vehicle datasets
- Knowledge of engine, emissions and OBD calibration processes