OBD Calibration Engineer

OBD Calibration Engineer About Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI)Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) serves as Hyundai Motor Group's North American R D headquarters, supporting Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis products in one of the world's most competitive automotive markets. Our integrated teams drive innovation across product planning, design, engineering, quality, testing, and advanced technology development.

With our primary R D campus in Michigan and specialized engineering, development, and proving ground facilities across North America, HATCI provides a dynamic, collaborative environment where groundbreaking ideas accelerate into market-leading vehicle advancements. About the TeamThe Emissions and OBD Validation (EMOV) team is part of the Electrified Propulsion division at HATCI and plays a critical role in ensuring our propulsion systems meet increasingly stringent regulatory emissions and on-board diagnostics requirements while delivering exceptional performance and efficiency. Our team specializes in the development, testing, calibration, and validation of engine and electrified propulsion management systems across internal combustion, hybrid, and next-generation electrified powertrains. We lead the charge in emissions and diagnostics calibration innovation, exploring breakthrough technologies that enable next-generation propulsion solutions while maintaining regulatory compliance and competitive advantage. Position OverviewWe seek an innovative, technically excellent OBD Calibration Engineer to join our EMOV team in Superior Township, MI. This position offers direct responsibility for developing, calibrating, and validating on-board diagnostic (OBD-II) systems that ensure our internal combustion and hybrid propulsion platforms meet EPA and CARB regulatory requirements while delivering market leading reliability and customer satisfaction. This role provides hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced development environment where your expertise will directly influence the quality, competitiveness, and regulatory certification of next-generation powertrain technologies across the Hyundai Motor Group's North American portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Key ResponsibilitiesLead OBD-II Calibration Development:

Develop, optimize, and validate on-board diagnostic calibrations for ICE and hybrid powertrains, ensuring full compliance with EPA and CARB regulatory requirementsEngine Management System (EMS)

Integration:

Execute EMS mapping, calibration, and validation activities with particular focus on OBD monitor functionality, threshold optimization, and diagnostic performance

Comprehensive Testing & Validation:

Conduct rigorous OBD-II calibration and validation testing across extreme ambient environmental conditions, driving cycles, and real-world scenarios

Regulatory Compliance & Certification:

Translate complex

EPA/CARB OBD

regulations and certification requirements into actionable test strategies, ensuring seamless pre-production validation

Technical Problem Resolution:

Diagnose and resolve pre-production and field-reported calibration issues with root-cause rigor, supporting manufacturing quality and post-launch field investigations

Documentation & Communication:

Create comprehensive technical reports, test summaries, regulatory compliance documentation, and program milestone updates for internal and external stakeholders

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with systems engineering, software development, hardware engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful OBD calibration implementation and deployment

Competitive & Technology Benchmarking:

Analyze competitor ICE and hybrid propulsion systems, identifying industry best practices and calibration innovations

Travel:

Domestic and international travel as required (approximately 15%)

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

EducationBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline Experience2+ years of direct, hands-on experience in engine control system (EMS) calibration, OBD-II calibration, or related powertrain development rolesDemonstrated expertise in OBD monitor calibration, threshold development, and diagnostic system validationProven experience with EPA and CARB emissions testing procedures and regulatory compliance processesHands-on proficiency with calibration toolchains and development platforms (e.g., ETAS/INCA or equivalent)Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and diagnostic communication standardsExperience with vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test cell or dynamometer-based calibration and validation Technical Knowledge & CompetenciesDeep understanding of propulsion system fundamentals, including ICE combustion principles, hybrid system operations, and aftertreatment system interactionsStrong grasp of OBD-II monitor requirements, diagnostic fault code strategies, and regulatory threshold justification methodologiesProficiency in vehicle calibration optimization processes, mapping strategies, and calibration validation techniquesSolid foundation in diagnostics system architecture, including monitor logic, readiness flags, and fault decision thresholdsAbility to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements and translate them into precise technical specificationsCapability to diagnose hardware, software, and system-level issues through systematic engineering... For full info follow application link. Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.