OBD Lab Supervisor

Company Overview MARTIN Technologies is a global, full-service engineering and manufacturing leader serving the automotive, marine, aerospace, and defense industries.

Since 1996, we’ve partnered with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to design, develop, and certify next-generation propulsion technologies.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include dedicated OBD, emissions, dyno, and vehicle labs—all driven by a culture of safety, precision, and innovation.

Job Summary We are seeking a results-oriented OBD Lab Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in our On-Board Diagnostics validation labs.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team multiple technicians and engineers , ensuring every test is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with global regulatory standards (EPA, CARB, Euro 6 / 7, China 6, etc.).

Success in this role requires deep OBD expertise, strong people-leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Area What You’ll Do Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Set goals, coach, and develop up to 12 OBD technicians / engineers.
• Manage staffing, schedules, PTO, and daily assignments.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.

Operational Oversight

Technical Guidance

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

Process Improvement & KPIs

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications & Skills Education – B.S. in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.   Experience –   5–10 years in OBD or emissions validation with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.   Proven track record coordinating certification programs for OEM or Tier-1 customers.   Technical Proficiency –   Hands-on expertise with OBD validation tools and dyno control systems (AVL PUMA, Horiba STARS, DTS, etc.).   Deep knowledge of diagnostic communication protocols (UDS, J1979), CAN / LIN / FlexRay, and calibration tools (ETAS INCA, Vector CANape / CANalyzer).   Familiarity with fault-injection hardware, DTC mapping, monitor enablement tracking, and OBD readiness reporting.   Leadership & Soft Skills –   Able to motivate diverse teams under tight timelines while upholding safety and quality.   Clear communicator comfortable translating complex regulatory data for non-technical stakeholders.   Strong analytical, organizational, and root-cause problem-solving abilities.   Why Join MARTIN?

Certification Impact – Lead the team that ensures vehicles meet global OBD standards and reach the market on time.   Cutting-Edge Facilities – Work in labs outfitted with the latest diagnostic and emissions-analysis technology.   Career Growth – Advance within a company that values technical mastery and leadership development.   Culture of Innovation – Join a collaborative team that prizes precision, creativity, and continuous improvement.   Ready to keep the industry’s most advanced OBD labs running at peak performance?

Apply today and accelerate your career with MARTIN Technologies.

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