OBD and Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer

INNOVATIVE TECH SOLUTIONS INC • Palo Alto, CA

54d • $35 - $50

About The Position

Innovative Tech Solutions Inc is seeking an OBD and Safety Diagnostic Calibration Engineer to join its team in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role contributes to the development of automotive diagnostics and safety systems, including next-generation vehicle technologies. The engineer will develop, calibrate, and validate OBD systems and perform safety diagnostic calibration for ADAS and other safety-critical vehicle functions. The position involves testing at bench, HIL, and vehicle levels; collaboration with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams; diagnostic analysis and issue resolution; standards compliance; and documentation of calibration work and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in OBD calibration, safety diagnostics, or automotive embedded systems.
• Proficiency with calibration tools such as INCA, CANalyzer, CANoe, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of OBD-II protocols, CAN bus communication, and DTC management.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 functional safety standards and AUTOSAR architecture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HIL testing environments.
• Experience with model-based development; MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and validate On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) systems to meet regulatory and OEM standards.
• Perform safety diagnostic calibration for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and safety-critical vehicle functions.
• Conduct bench, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop), and vehicle-level testing to verify diagnostic functionality.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineers to define diagnostic requirements.
• Analyze fault codes, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and calibration data to identify and resolve issues.
• Support compliance with OBD-II, ISO 26262, and other applicable automotive safety and emissions standards.
• Document calibration processes, test results, and engineering reports for internal and customer deliverables.

What This Job Offers

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