Automotive Test Engineer

OBD Production Vehicle Evaluation (PVE) Test Engineer

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

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Ordering test vehicles
• Managing vehicle buildup, testing, and de-instrumentation and generating work order requests for vehicle instrumentation as needed
• Completing PVE testing following internally published best practices. This includes the following:
• Use of CAN and LIN communication software to ensure detection of networking faults
• Interfacing with a breakout harness and installing resistors on electrical lines to ensure detection of circuit faults
• Utilizing hardware (e.g. different EGR valves) to ensure detection of various faults
• Driving of company vehicles on road for fault detection as needed
• Taking Vehicle Diagnostic scans for data collection
• Facilitating the investigation of issues found during testing with Engineering teams
• Analyzing 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• Minimum 2 years experience in OBD testing, certification, compliance, emissions testing, or similar
• Must have strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, MS Excel) and willing behavior of adherence to processes
• Must be detail oriented, have good people skills, and be a self-starter
• Ability to independently manage project objectives and activities
• Must have good communication and coordinating skills to manage multiple vehicle programs
• Exposure in:
• Understand regulatory certification related to OBD PVE testing or vehicle emissions testing
• Compile/review data and prepare necessary documentation in a timely manner.
• Experience with working in an automotive lab environment. Comfortable working with government employees
• Experience setting OBD faults
• Hybrid and/or Electric vehicle testing experience is a plus

Additional Must Haves:

• This position will require working onsite 100% at either Auburn Hills, MI or Chelsea, MI depending on candidate's location.
• If the location CPG is determined, there will be minimal travel to CTC when required.
• If the location CTC is determined, then there will be NO travel outside of CTC required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in OBD testing, certification, compliance, emissions testing, or similar
• Driving Required: Yes, the position will require some driving on-road

What we offer:

• The chance to work with impact. Here, you're empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
• Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
• The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other's experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
• Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents from day one.
• True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.

About us Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

Other employment-related information Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.