OBD Certification Testing EngineerThe main function of a CARB OBD Certification Testing Engineer is to work and validate the OBD related powertrain system within vehicles. They are responsible to test within an established process for official OBD Certification testing and software validation and encouraged to continuously improve it for the long term. Furthermore, they are responsible to conduct other OBD and powertrain related testing and validation activities (i.e., Emissions, PVE and/or OBD Demonstration Testing).Job Responsibilities:Execute process for large Certification testing projects involving emissions and OBDPerform the validation of released or soon to be released software for US market light-duty gasoline, diesel and hybrid vehicles.Plan and conduct testing of gasoline or diesel powertrains in the areas of combustion, emissions control and OBD.Perform root cause analysis of issues and discuss countermeasures in a team setting.Plan and support emissions or OBD testing activities and coordinate overall emission or OBD validation projects.Perform analysis of conducted testing in respective areas and create reports for internal and external stakeholders (including CARB)Perform analysis of certification related software changes and create reports for internal and external stakeholders.Present results and findings to upper management and other important stakeholdersRequirements:Detail-oriented mindset and strong project coordination skills required.Experience with light-duty gasoline and diesel engine control units, especially Bosch control unitsComprehensive knowledge and experience of CARB OBD2 regulations and/or vehicle electrical and mechanical systems.Experience in OBD2 monitor development (i.e.
design or calibration) and testingStrong understanding of light-duty gasoline and diesel emissions regulationsProficient with data acquisition and development tools/languages such as INCA, MATLAB and/or Python (VBA also beneficial).Ability to author clear and concise technical reports for a wide, global audienceBachelor's degree or 3-5 years' of related experience