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