AVL

Senior Project Engineer – OBD Calibration

AVL

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Location Type: Office

Location: Missouri • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Spark

About the role

  • Defines, plans, and performs engine, powertrain, and vehicle OBD calibration and validation activities in accordance with project requirements
  • Performs hands-on OBD calibration and validation for gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicle programs in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (EPA, CARB, EU, etc.)
  • Calibrates and validates OBD monitors, as applicable
  • Plans and executes vehicle, chassis dynamometer, engine dynamometer, and road testing activities, including hot, cold, altitude, seasonal, and durability testing
  • Independently plans and executes development and validation trips and test campaigns
  • Analyzes measurement and calibration data, identifies root causes, and implements calibration or logic improvements
  • Supports OBD demonstrations, audits, self-certification testing, recalls, and field issue investigations
  • Ensures data quality and prepares technical documentation, calibration reports, and validation evidence
  • Coordinates technical activities, schedules, and issue resolution with internal teams, suppliers, and OEM customers
  • Reviews engineering work for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements
  • Supports, organizes, and participates in customer technical meetings
  • Performs other duties as required to ensure project success

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in OBD calibration and validation
  • Demonstrated experience working directly on vehicles in a development or validation environment
  • Experience supporting OEM or Tier-1 customer programs
  • Strong understanding of diagnostics and regulatory requirements, including: OBDII, HDOBD, EOBD or EMD
  • Calibration, development and production implementation experience with one or more of the following engine types: Gasoline and spark-ignited engines, Compression ignition (diesel) engines, Hybrid and electrified powertrain systems
  • Independent functionality in multiple diagnostics areas, including: Base engine and powertrain diagnostics calibration, Catalyst and aftertreatment monitor calibration, Emissions threshold calibration and testing, Scan tool function validation, Fault path and inhibit matrix calibration, CCM calibration, OBDII self-certification testing, Durability fleet diagnostic data analysis and issue resolution, Postproduction OBD validation and documentation
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks across concurrent project
  • Strong documentation and technical communication skills
  • Willingness to work on-site at OEM or test facilities and travel as required
  • Valid driver’s license.
Benefits
  • AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires.
  • Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
OBD calibrationOBD validationdata analysiscalibration reportsdiagnosticsemissions testingengine calibrationpowertrain calibrationvehicle testingtechnical documentation
Soft Skills
analytical skillstroubleshooting skillsindependent workproject managementtechnical communicationorganizational skillscustomer interactionissue resolutionteam coordinationmeeting facilitation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringvalid driver’s license