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OBD Test Cell Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
Columbus, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the OBD Test Cell Engineer position at Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group?

Job Title OBD Test Cell Engineer

Work Location

Address Columbus, IN

Overview Conduct and document engine or vehicle testing to validate OBD

monitors for newly developed diesel products

Responsibilities:

• Using established work instructions and input from

development engineers, write test plans to assess On-Board

Diagnostic (OBD) monitors on diesel on-highway engines in

engine or chassis dynamometer test cells

• Execute test plan with support of technicians from Test

Operations. Troubleshoot issues with engine or vehicle, and

test-cell that prevent execution of the test plan

• Work with OBD Tuning Development engineer, to understand

OBD monitor testing and review test plans on test cycles are

appropriate and thorough

• Conduct basic quality checks and standard analysis on

resulting data using established work instructions and

procedures

• Organize and communicate data and results to OBD tuning

development engineers

• Document results for submission to regulatory agencies.

• Periodically on call nights and weekends to address issues at

the test cells to keep tests running

Requirements:

• BS in an engineering field

• Experience running or directing an engine or chassis

dynamometer test cell.

• Experience with analysis of test data

• Familiar with Diesel engine and aftertreatment system Familiar

with Test Cell operation & data acquisition

• Understanding of Heavy-Duty/Medium-Duty OBD regulations

and engine performance

• Familiar and comfortable with data manipulation, processing,

and analysis. Specific analysis tools will be taught.

• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact with other

engineers and with technicians

• Familiar with DDV (Durability Demonstration Vehicle) Demo,

Pre-Certification Demonstration, Certification Cycle

Demonstration support from past experience is preferred

• Familiar with ARB & EPA standards for OBD testing is preferred

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