OBD and Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering
Auburn Hills, MI, United States (On-site)
Contract (1 month 16 days)
Published 2 days ago
Powertrain
Automotive
OBD
Calibrate diagnostics to ensure failure mode detection while minimizing the risk of false passes and false failures.
Validate diagnostic software strategies, including short-to-high, short-to-low, open circuit, rationality, and functionality diagnostics for LV1 and LV2.
Write software change requests to improve diagnostic strategies and reduce warranty-related concerns as needed.
Support VRT Engineers in resolving issues related to Torque Security diagnostic performance during vehicle testing.
Support VRT Engineers in the development of new test procedures for fully electric vehicles.
Review VRT test results with VRT Engineers to ensure the correct DTCs are set and that MIL and ETC lamp behavior meets requirements.
Perform DTC validation to ensure the MIL and/or ETC lamps illuminate as expected.
Perform DTC validation to confirm proper vehicle reactions and limp-home functionality, ensuring safe vehicle operation.
Validate calibrations in accordance with the DVP&R.
Review engine scan data with PTSR Reliability Engineers to develop action plans and identify root causes of system reliability, durability, and 3/36 fleet issues.
Coordinate responses to fleet issues.
Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement diagnostic requirements for powertrain components (engine, transmission, electrified, and hybrid powertrains) while ensuring compliance with CARB regulations.
Receive high-level functional and technical safety requirements from the Powertrain SDO team; develop functional and technical safety concepts and architectures to ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and support implementation across powertrain components.
Support the After Sales team by providing input for the creation and review of Diagnostic Synthesis Tables (DSTs) and Technical Specification Documents (TSDs) for make/buy components.
Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Experience working with cross-regional teams.
Valid driver’s license appropriate for vehicle testing activities.
Experience in powertrain development with domain expertise in conventional and/or electrified powertrains.
Experience developing diagnostic requirements and implementing software in compliance with OBD II regulations.
Strong understanding of DTC requirements, MIL and warning lamp requirements, and AECD requirements.
Experience in functional safety development and knowledge of ISO 26262, including HARA, FSC, TSC, ASIL requirements and decomposition. Experience with FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA.
Knowledge of SAE standards, including SAE J1979, SAE J2012, SAE J1968, and ISO 26262.
Experience with CAN communication protocols and tools such as CANalyzer.
Experience with calibration tools such as INCA and MDA.
Experience with HiL validation.
High level of proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $24.91/hour - $38.93/hour. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Our offered benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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