Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA
5 days ago
Test Engineer - JP4323
Job Title: OBD PVE Test Engineer
Job Description

The OBD Production Vehicle Evaluation (PVE) Test Engineer is responsible for executing assigned OBD diagnostic demonstration programs submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to support OBD certification.

ResponsibilitiesOrder test vehicles.Manage vehicle buildup, testing, and de-instrumentation.Generate work order requests for vehicle instrumentation as needed.Complete PVE testing following internally published best practices.Use CAN and LIN communication software to ensure detection of networking faults.Interface with a breakout harness and install resistors on electrical lines to ensure detection of circuit faults.Utilize hardware (e.g. different EGR valves) to ensure detection of various faults.Drive company vehicles on road for fault detection as needed.Take Vehicle Diagnostic scans for data collection.Facilitate the investigation of issues found during testing with Engineering teams.Analyze results to ensure faulted demonstration per documented procedures.Support OBD Reporting Engineering with updates to documented procedures as needed.Support identification and read across of procedural concerns within the consolidated procedures document.Submit requests to Instrumentation to have new breakout harnesses built as needed.Essential SkillsBachelor’s degree in engineering.Minimum 2 years of experience in OBD testing, certification, compliance, emissions testing, or similar.Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, MS Excel).Willingness to adhere to processes.Detail-oriented and good people skills.Self-starter with the ability to independently manage project objectives and activities.Good communication and coordinating skills to manage multiple vehicle programs.Understanding of regulatory certification related to OBD PVE testing or vehicle emissions testing.Experience in compiling/reviewing data and preparing necessary documentation in a timely manner.Experience working in an automotive lab environment.Comfortable working with government employees.Experience setting OBD faults.Additional Skills & QualificationsHybrid and/or Electric vehicle testing experience is a plus.Work Environment

This position requires working onsite 100% at the Technology Center in Auburn Hills, MI. The role involves driving company vehicles on-road for fault detection. No travel outside of the Technology Center is required.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.28 - $43.28

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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