What are the responsibilities and job description for the OBD Engineer – Energy Systems position at LER TechForce?
OBD Engineer - Energy Systems
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have an opening for an OBD Engineer - Energy Systems to work onsite with our client in the Novi/Northville MI area. This is a contract/resident engineering opportunity.
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in Automotive manufacturing including aircraft, (HEV, EV and ICE) wheeled vehicles, autonomous systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrification, and next-generation control strategies, embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
What you will be doing:
The OBD Engineer - Energy Systems Leads On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) strategy and implementation for Energy Systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, system monitoring, and serviceability across EV and PHEV platforms.
What you'll need to be successful (must haves):
- Define and execute OBD strategy for HV battery, charging, thermal, and energy systems
- Ensure compliance with OBD regulations (e.g., J1979, J1968)
- Develop and maintain diagnostic content (Vector .cdd, DTCs, monitors)
- Manage OBD requirements and traceability (e.g., Codebeamer)
- Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams on integration
- Develop OBD DVPs and support validation activities
- Drive continuous improvement of OBD processes and tools
- Bachelor degree in Engineering is highly preferred.
- Experience in automotive OBD diagnostics (EV/HEV preferred)
- Strong knowledge of UDS, diagnostics architecture, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with Vector tools and requirements management systems
- Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
- 401K with a match and immediate vesting
- Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
- The opportunity to work on industry leading projects