Systems Integration Engineer II - Detroit Aftertreatment OBD

Tasks

The Detroit Aftertreatment OBD Engineering team develops and validates diagnostic strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across Daimler Truck’s heavy-duty powertrain portfolio. We rigorously develop and validate OBD monitors to support certification readiness, working closely with cross-functional and international teams to deliver globally competitive solutions while meeting local legislative requirements. In addition to core technical responsibilities, the role includes driving test and report automation initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, and data-driven decision-making.

Our engineers are motivated by the opportunity to work on advanced emissions and diagnostic technologies that support the evolution of next-generation propulsion systems. This role offers the chance to take on challenging and meaningful work, helping deliver innovative solutions that keep the world moving—both today and into the future.

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

Position offers a starting salary range of $90,000 – $115,000 USD

Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And Experience.

• annual bonus program
• 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
• starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
• 13+ calendar holidays
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• employee assistance program
• comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
• onsite fitness (at some locations)
• tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability plans

• Lead development, validation, & release of aftertreatment OBD control strategies.
• Understand and interpret emissions and OBD regulations in context of how the requirements will be fulfilled by Detroit engines and after treatments sold in the U.S. and abroad.
• Assess aftertreatment performance and emissions margin by reviewing data gathered in performance test cells, durability, engineering vehicles and the reliability growth fleet
• Lead and implement test and report automation initiatives to improve test efficiency.
• Establish test procedures (including instrumentation, fixturing, test environment) to fulfill DVPR requirements.
• Utilize structured problem solving methods to identify root cause and integrate corrective actions into new or existing aftertreatment software.
• Analyze data, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations of technical results to the management team.
• Leverage strong relationships with Global counterparts to efficiently test and release aftertreatment software.
• Independently schedule work including issuing work orders, monitor progress, and resolve problems in order to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Generate ideas to reduce product cost and improve quality.
• Create project plans and timelines, and assist management with defining budget requirements.
• Promptly resolve plant issues and field problems.
• Lead cross-functional activities with regional and Global counterparts in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and Suppliers.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional/social interaction in a multi-cultural and International environment.
• Improve knowledge and skills through training; actively identify areas of potential self-improvement and alert management of opportunities for training.
• Lead initiatives to improve product quality, process efficiency, and employee satisfaction.
• Maintain daily record of work hours by project.
• Other activities as necessary and/or assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology (ABET Accredited University).
• 3-5 years of aftertreatment engineering experience in the Automotive, or Commercial Vehicle Industry.
• 3+ years of experience interpreting regulations and developing control…