9 Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer jobs in whatjobs
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 22 days ago
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The job location is Machakos, Machakos, KE , with the work conducted entirely remotely.
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 22 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and refine advanced diagnostic algorithms and software for automotive systems.
- Analyze complex vehicle diagnostic data (e.g., CAN bus, OBD-II logs) to identify root causes of issues.
- Design and conduct rigorous testing and validation procedures for diagnostic tools and software.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, software developers, and mechanics, to ensure seamless integration of diagnostic solutions.
- Create comprehensive technical documentation, including specifications, test plans, and user guides.
- Stay abreast of the latest automotive technologies, diagnostic standards, and industry trends.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to vehicle diagnostics.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of future diagnostic systems.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on diagnostic engineering principles.
- Support the development of embedded diagnostic software for various vehicle modules.
- Research and evaluate new diagnostic tools and technologies for potential implementation.
- Write efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code for diagnostic applications.
- Participate in defining diagnostic requirements for new vehicle platforms.
- Ensure diagnostic solutions meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive diagnostic engineering or a related role.
- Proven expertise in vehicle electronic systems, CAN bus communication, and OBD-II protocols.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and/or Python for embedded systems and diagnostic software development.
- Experience with automotive diagnostic tools, scan tools, and oscilloscopes.
- Solid understanding of automotive hardware and software architectures.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote setting.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity principles is a plus.
- Experience with AUTOSAR or other automotive software standards is advantageous.
- Knowledge of vehicle systems like powertrain, chassis, ADAS, and infotainment.
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and validate diagnostic software and hardware for current and future vehicle platforms.
- Analyze complex vehicle performance data and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to identify root causes of issues.
- Create and maintain comprehensive diagnostic documentation, including repair manuals, flowcharts, and troubleshooting guides.
- Collaborate with design engineers to provide feedback on diagnosticability and identify potential design improvements.
- Train and support field service technicians on new diagnostic tools and procedures.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy.
- Stay abreast of the latest automotive technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and connected car features.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve complex vehicle issues.
- Design and execute diagnostic test plans for vehicle systems.
- Manage diagnostic tool calibration and software updates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive diagnostics, with a strong focus on complex problem-solving.
- In-depth knowledge of vehicle electronic systems, CAN bus communication, and diagnostic protocols (e.g., UDS, OBD-II).
- Proficiency with automotive diagnostic equipment and software.
- Experience with data acquisition and analysis tools.
- Strong understanding of vehicle powertrain, chassis, and electrical systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities.
- Experience with emerging automotive technologies (EV, ADAS) is a plus.
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 16 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement advanced diagnostic algorithms and procedures for automotive electronic control units (ECUs).
- Analyze vehicle data logs, fault codes, and performance metrics to identify root causes of issues.
- Design and create diagnostic test sequences and procedures to validate system functionality.
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to integrate diagnostic capabilities into vehicle systems.
- Troubleshoot complex electronic and software problems remotely, providing clear guidance to field engineers.
- Develop diagnostic tools and software applications to support vehicle testing and repair.
- Stay abreast of emerging automotive technologies, including electric vehicles (EVs), advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and connected car features.
- Document diagnostic procedures, findings, and recommendations comprehensively.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure diagnostic readiness for new vehicle launches.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical expertise in automotive diagnostics.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of diagnostic strategies and tools.
- Utilize remote collaboration platforms and diagnostic equipment for effective remote work.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive diagnostics, electronics, or software engineering.
- Proven expertise in diagnosing complex automotive systems (engine, transmission, chassis, infotainment, ADAS).
- Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet.
- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools (e.g., ODIS, Techstream, ISTA) and oscilloscopes.
- Experience with embedded software development and debugging is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity principles in automotive applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote, global team.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively in a remote setup.
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and validate automotive diagnostic software and tools.
- Analyze vehicle data and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) to identify root causes of issues.
- Troubleshoot complex diagnostic challenges in vehicle electronic systems.
- Define diagnostic requirements and specifications for new vehicle platforms.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for diagnostic systems.
- Collaborate virtually with cross-functional engineering and software development teams.
- Simulate failure modes and test diagnostic routines under various conditions.
- Ensure diagnostic solutions comply with industry standards and regulations.
- Support the integration of diagnostic features into vehicle production lines.
- Stay current with advancements in automotive technology, diagnostics, and relevant protocols.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive diagnostics and electronic systems.
- Expertise in vehicle diagnostic protocols (UDS, OBD-II) and communication buses (CAN, LIN).
- Strong understanding of ECUs, embedded systems, and vehicle electrical architectures.
- Proficiency in diagnostic software tools, simulation environments, and programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Python).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with diagnostic tool development and validation processes.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities for remote teamwork.
- Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity principles is a plus.
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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In this entirely remote role, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and testing specialists, to integrate diagnostic functionalities seamlessly into vehicle architectures. Your responsibilities will include developing diagnostic test cases, analyzing diagnostic data logs, and using advanced tools to identify and resolve root causes of failures. You will also contribute to defining diagnostic requirements for new vehicle platforms and ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver with exceptional analytical skills and a passion for automotive innovation. This role requires strong communication abilities to effectively convey technical findings and recommendations to team members and stakeholders. The ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively in a virtual environment is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and validate automotive diagnostic software and algorithms.
- Create and execute diagnostic test plans and test cases for ECUs and vehicle systems.
- Analyze diagnostic data logs (e.g., CAN traces, UDS communication) to identify root causes of failures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex diagnostic issues in vehicle electronic systems.
- Define diagnostic requirements for new automotive platforms and features.
- Ensure diagnostic systems comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 14229, SAE J1979).
- Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to integrate diagnostic solutions.
- Develop diagnostic tools and utilities to support testing and validation efforts.
- Document diagnostic procedures, test results, and technical findings.
- Stay current with advancements in automotive diagnostic technologies and trends.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in automotive diagnostics, embedded systems, or related fields.
- Proficiency with automotive diagnostic protocols (UDS, CAN, K-Line).
- Experience with diagnostic tools (e.g., Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, ETAS INCA).
- Strong understanding of automotive electrical architectures and ECUs.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++ is a plus.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for a remote team environment.
- Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively.
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement diagnostic software for automotive ECUs and systems.
- Design and execute test plans for diagnostic features and fault detection strategies.
- Analyze vehicle diagnostic data and troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and test engineers, to resolve issues.
- Define diagnostic requirements and specifications for new vehicle platforms and components.
- Develop and maintain diagnostic test tools and frameworks.
- Utilize vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) for data acquisition and analysis.
- Perform root cause analysis of field failures and implement corrective actions.
- Document diagnostic procedures, test results, and technical recommendations.
- Stay updated on the latest automotive technologies, trends, and diagnostic techniques.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on diagnostic challenges.
- Contribute to the improvement of the overall vehicle diagnostic architecture and strategy.
- Work with manufacturing and service teams to ensure effective diagnostic implementation throughout the product lifecycle.
- Participate in vehicle validation and testing activities, both remotely and potentially on-site for specific critical tests.
- Champion best practices in automotive diagnostics and quality assurance.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in automotive diagnostics, embedded systems development, or a related engineering discipline.
- Proficiency in diagnostic programming languages and scripting (e.g., C/C++, Python).
- Strong understanding of automotive electrical architectures, ECUs, and microcontrollers.
- In-depth knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, ISO-TP).
- Experience with diagnostic tools and software (e.g., CANoe, DaVinci Developer).
- Proven ability in troubleshooting complex electronic and software issues.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical findings.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote, fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with automotive cybersecurity principles is a plus.
- Experience with AUTOSAR is advantageous.
- A passion for automotive technology and continuous learning.
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Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 8 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and validate diagnostic software and algorithms for automotive ECUs.
- Define diagnostic requirements and specifications for new vehicle platforms and components.
- Develop diagnostic test procedures and tools for manufacturing and field service.
- Analyze diagnostic data (DTCs, freeze frames, live data) to identify root causes of failures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software issues related to vehicle diagnostics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, system integration) to ensure diagnostic readiness.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including diagnostic manuals and training materials.
- Stay current with automotive industry trends, diagnostic standards, and emerging technologies.
- Provide expert technical support to manufacturing, quality, and field service teams.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of diagnostic systems and processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in automotive diagnostics and embedded systems.
- In-depth knowledge of diagnostic protocols like UDS (ISO 14229), OBD-II (ISO 15031), and DoIP.
- Strong understanding of vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python for diagnostic tool development.
- Experience with diagnostic testing tools and equipment.
- Familiarity with powertrain control, chassis systems, and ADAS diagnostics.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities in a remote setting.
- Experience with AUTOSAR or other automotive software architectures is a plus.
Senior Automotive Diagnostic Engineer
Posted 6 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement complex diagnostic algorithms and software for various automotive systems (e.g., powertrain, chassis, infotainment, ADAS).
- Develop and validate diagnostic test procedures and tools to ensure robust fault detection and isolation.
- Analyze field data and warranty claims to identify recurring issues and opportunities for diagnostic improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and testing specialists, to integrate diagnostic features throughout the product lifecycle.
- Contribute to the definition of diagnostic requirements and specifications for new vehicle platforms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to vehicle diagnostics.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on diagnostic best practices.
- Stay abreast of emerging automotive technologies and diagnostic trends.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for diagnostic systems and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in automotive diagnostics, embedded systems, or automotive software development.
- In-depth knowledge of automotive communication protocols (e.g., CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and diagnostic scripting languages.
- Strong understanding of vehicle architectures and electronic control units (ECUs).
- Experience with diagnostic tools and measurement equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with remote teams.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of automotive diagnostics. If you are passionate about innovation and possess the required expertise, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding remote position based out of Ruiru, Kiambu, KE .