OBD & Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer
Job Location:
Chelsea, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
22 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Chelsea MI (Onsite)Duration: Long-TermPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced OBD & Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer with strong expertise in powertrain diagnostics OBD II regulations functional safety and vehicle testing. The ideal candidate will support diagnostic calibration DTC validation safety requirements and HiL/vehicle-level validation across conventional and electrified/hybrid powertrain ResponsibilitiesCalibrate diagnostics to ensure accurate failure-mode detection while minimizing false pass/fail diagnostic software strategies including short-to-high short-to-low open circuit rationality and functionality for LV1/LV2 software change requests to improve diagnostic strategies and reduce warranty VRT engineers in resolving Torque Security diagnostic issues and developing EV test VRT test results and validate correct DTC MIL/ETC lamp activation vehicle reaction and limp-home calibrations according to DVP&R engine scan data with reliability engineers to identify root causes of system reliability durability and fleet diagnostic requirements for engine transmission electrified and hybrid powertrain components in compliance with OBD II/CARB Functional and Technical Safety Concepts/Architectures in accordance with ISO After Sales teams with Diagnostic Synthesis Table (DST) and Technical Specification Document (TSD) development/ cross-functional and cross-regional teams to resolve diagnostic and fleet Qualifications & SkillsBachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Controls Engineering Computer Engineering/Information Technology or a related engineering in Powertrain Development with domain knowledge in conventional and/or electrified/hybrid experience developing diagnostic requirements and software implementation aligned with OBD II of DTC proposal requirements MIL/warning lamp requirements and -on experience with Functional Safety and ISO with HARA FSC TSC ASIL requirements and with FMEA FMEDA and of automotive standards including SAE J1979 SAE J2012 SAE J1968 and ISO with CAN communication protocols and tools such as with calibration tools such as INCA and with HiL validation and vehicle drivers license and ability to support vehicle organizational multitasking communication and problem-solving to work effectively with cross-regional proficiency in English both written and verbal.