Engine & Exhaust Calibration Engineer

ISUZU NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION • Plymouth, MI

3d • $87,448 - $123,755 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engine & Exhaust Calibration Engineer supports the development, implementation, validation, and maintenance of onboard diagnostics (OBD) strategies and engine management system calibrations for diesel powertrain applications. The role collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams on diagnostic calibrations, regulatory compliance, testing and validation, and diagnostic development plans. It contributes to diagnostic strategy development, calibration integration, certification support, and issue resolution while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and company standards. The position provides guidance to junior staff and requires extensive independent judgment.

The position is based on-site in Plymouth, Michigan, and involves occasional domestic and international travel (20–30%), including overnight stays. It is primarily sedentary in a controlled office environment, but regularly includes work around vehicles, including crawling under vehicles and using automotive repair shop tools and equipment for validation and development on medium-duty commercial vehicles. Occasional light lifting of 5–25 pounds is required.

The company is hiring at Engineer II or Senior Engineer level. The salary range is $87,448–$111,496 for Engineer II and $97,063–$123,755 for Senior Engineer; the base salary is determined by factors including relevant experience and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive or commercial vehicle engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in OBD systems, engine controls, calibration, or powertrain development.
• Extensive knowledge of current government regulations and OBD strategies for light- and heavy-duty diesel engines.
• Thorough understanding of OBD systems and engine management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engine controls, emissions systems, and diagnostic strategies.
• Knowledge of applicable OBD regulations and industry standards.
• Understanding of calibration development and validation processes.
• Advanced experience using calibration and measurement tools such as ETAS INCA or similar systems.
• Thorough working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink.
• Extensive hands-on experience with CAN communication and CAN data acquisition and analysis tools.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and engineering specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications and standard engineering software tools.
• Ability to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer.
• Ability to perform occasional light lifting of 5–25 pounds.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20–30%, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline; preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with emissions and environmental testing methodologies, including engine dynamometer testing.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of OBD diagnostic development plans and project deliverables.
• Develop, validate, and troubleshoot diagnostic strategies and calibrations.
• Assist with developing and executing OBD verification procedures.
• Track diagnostic development status and support adherence to project schedules.
• Develop and maintain diagnostic calibration data for assigned powertrain programs.
• Support integration of new diagnostic software and calibration features.
• Collaborate with calibration engineers, software developers, and product development teams to resolve diagnostic issues.
• Participate in technical reviews and working group meetings.
• Support communication of diagnostic requirements, program timing, and technical issues within product development teams.
• Assist with implementing future model year diagnostic requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with OBD regulations and vehicle requirements.
• Participate in calibration comparison reviews and validation activities.
• Maintain engineering records and project documentation.
• Evaluate competitor vehicles and diagnostic systems for benchmarking.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
• Prepare technical summaries and reports for engineering management.
• Provide guidance to more junior staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and fertility benefits.
• Adoption and surrogacy benefits, WINMaternity, and PowerPause, with up to $25,000 in lifetime benefits for fertility-related services.
• Paid vacation, 15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, parental leave, and miscellaneous time off for volunteering or a compelling personal need.
• 401(k) plan with a company match and an additional Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC).
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and travel insurance.
• Wellness program with physical and mental well-being resources.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related coursework, degree programs, and professional growth.
• Employee discounts on insurance, travel, entertainment, car purchases and rentals, and retail purchases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level