Specialist, OBD IUMPR & Performance Requirements Engineer

What you'll do:

Here you don't just design vehicles, you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal - where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, is where that ambition finds its highest gear.
Your engineering ingenuity, wonder & magic in ensuring robust diagnostic monitor performance will be instrumental in shaping the perception of as a brand, as well as gaining peer admiration in the automotive industry.
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Define and maintain

OBD requirements related to IUMPR performance , ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations for monitor execution frequency and completeness
Develop requirements for

monitor enable conditions, execution criteria, and denominator
umerator logic , ensuring robust behavior under real-world driving conditions
Ensure that OBD monitors achieve sufficient

in-use performance ratios

across all relevant operating scenarios, including varying drive cycles, environmental conditions, and vehicle states
Collaborate with system, calibration, and software teams to design

monitor strategies that maximize execution frequency while maintaining technical correctness and robustness
Identify and mitigate risks related to

low monitor execution rates , including constraints from electrified powertrains, thermal limitations, or system dependencies
Support the definition of

drive cycles, validation approaches, and data evaluation methods

to assess IUMPR performance during development and testing
nalyze vehicle and HIL/test data to evaluate

monitor performance, readiness behavior, and statistical coverage , and identify gaps or compliance risks
Ensure alignment between

monitor design, readiness requirements, and regulatory expectations , including consistency across diagnostic functions
Support validation teams by defining

acceptance criteria and test cases

related to monitor execution and IUMPR compliance
Ensure traceability of IUMPR-related requirements through

system definition, implementation, and validation results
Contribute to regulatory readiness by supporting

technical documentation, reporting, and audit preparation

related to OBD monitoring performance
Coordinate activities across prototype and serial development phases, including test planning, data analysis, and release readiness assessments
Partner with architecture and systems teams to ensure

IUMPR strategies are scalable and compatible with SDV concepts, including OTA updates and evolving vehicle functionality
Continuously improve monitor strategies, requirement quality, and validation methods to ensure best-in-class diagnostic performance
Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required
Location & Travel Expectations :

This role will be based out of the location in

Novi, Michigan.
This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
pplicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you'll bring:

We expect all employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

Relevant degree such as a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Technology, IT Systems, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Controls, or Engineering Technology from an accredited college or university, preferably in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or systems engineering
5+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics, emissions, OBD calibration, or requirements engineering, with strong focus on

OBD monitoring performance and regulatory compliance
Proven experience with

IUMPR (In-Use Monitor Performance Ratio)

concepts, including numerator/denominator logic, monitor enable conditions, and regulatory thresholds
Strong understanding of

OBDII regulations , monitor execution strategies, readiness behavior, and emission-related diagnostic requirements
Experience defining and managing

requirements for diagnostic monitor frequency, completeness, and robustness , especially under real-world operating conditions
Familiarity with challenges in

electrified powertrains (BEV/EREV)

related to monitor availability, drive cycle coverage, and readiness completion
Experience working within a

software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture , including coordination across distributed systems and domains
Hands-on experience with tools such as

MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS INCA, CANoe/CANalyzer, CANape , and data analysis tools
Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as

Jama, DOORS, or Polarion
Strong analytical skills to evaluate monitor execution, real-world data, and statistical behavior of diagnostic systems
bility to read and understand Simulink models, functional logic, diagnostic specifications, and calibration strategies
Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, structured thinking, communication, and ability to work cross-functionally and globally
Motivated engineer wanting to ensure robust and compliant OBD monitoring performance in next-generation electric vehicles.