Sr. Project Engineer - OBD Calibration

TL;DR

Sr. Project Engineer - OBD Calibration (Automotive): Defines, plans, and performs engine, powertrain, and vehicle OBD calibration and validation activities with an accent on regulatory compliance (EPA, CARB, EU). Focus on hands-on calibration of OBD monitors, dynamometer and road testing, data analysis, root cause identification, and customer coordination.

Location: Onsite in Michigan, MI, US. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis or qualify for a TN Visa. Willingness to work on-site at OEM or test facilities and travel as required.

Company

hirify.global Mobility Technologies provides engineering consultancy for mobility solutions including combustion engines, transmissions, hybrids, fuel cells, batteries, ADAS/AD, and embedded systems to improve vehicle safety and reduce emissions.

What you will do

• Define, plan, and perform OBD calibration and validation for gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles in compliance with regulations.
• Calibrate and validate OBD monitors, execute vehicle, dynamometer, and road testing including durability and environmental conditions.
• Analyze data, identify root causes, implement improvements, and prepare technical documentation and reports.
• Coordinate activities, schedules, and issue resolution with internal teams, suppliers, and OEM customers.
• Support OBD demonstrations, audits, self-certification, recalls, and field investigations.
• Review engineering work for compliance and participate in customer technical meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience in OBD calibration and validation.
• Demonstrated experience working directly on vehicles in development or validation.
• Experience supporting OEM or Tier-1 customer programs.
• Strong understanding of OBDII, HDOBD, EOBD/EMD, and engine types (gasoline, diesel, hybrid).
• Experience with calibration tools (ETAS INCA, ATI Vision, Vector CANape/CANalyzer) and data analysis (ETAS MDA, hirify.global CAMEO/Concerto).
• Programming (MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, VBA) for automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication skills; valid driver’s license.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, dynamic environment with variety across customer projects.
• Opportunities to grow skills in calibration and certification.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package for direct hires.
• EOE supporting minorities, women, veterans, disabled.