Senior Calibration Engineer – Verification, PVET J1 Lead

General Motors

Senior Calibration Engineer at GM executing vehicle diagnostic evaluations and compliance testing. Leading cross-functional teams to ensure OBD compliance and high-quality vehicles.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeMilford • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, schedule, and execute PVET test plans for 1968.2(j)(1) and 1971.1(l)(1) and verification fleets (ICE and EV)
Analyze 1968.2(j)(1) and 1971.1(l)(1) log files to confirm that diagnostic systems properly detect, store, and report faults
Compile and communicate PVET results to calibration teams, diagnostic strategists, PVET lead, and other stakeholders
Request and coordinate verification vehicles required for PVET and J1699 testing; monitor vehicle acquisition status
Submit verification fleet data-dump summaries to diagnostic strategists and calibration owners
Act as back-up owner for the OBD Summary macro and related tools; support updates and documentation
Ensure test data results, scripts, macros, and documentation are stored in approved business record locations
Lead J1699-3 and J1699‑5 test execution for ICE and EV programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer, or related field)
Demonstrated experience in engine or transmission diagnostics/calibration and/or PVET or equivalent vehicle-level test roles
Strong understanding of engine/control systems, on-board diagnostics, and calibration release milestones
Working knowledge of serial communications and in-vehicle networks (CAN/LIN) and related tools (e.g., INCA/MDA, Vehicle Spy/NeoVI or equivalent)
Proven ability to interpret schematics and PRN/vehicle data, perform data mining, and translate findings into clear recommendations
Valid driver’s license and ability to support vehicle-based testing as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

engine diagnosticstransmission diagnosticscalibrationPVET testingdata analysisdata miningschematic interpretationon-board diagnosticsserial communicationsin-vehicle networks

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationleadershipanalytical thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering