Automotive Electronic/Electrical Diagnostic Engineer

Inside the Role

An Automotive Electronic/Electrical Diagnostic Engineer is responsible for designing and developing advanced diagnostic systems for automotive electrical and electronic components. This role involves creating diagnostic strategies, tools, and software architectures that efficiently detect, analyze, and troubleshoot electrical and electronic system issues in vehicles. The Diagnostic Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and vehicle manufacturers, to ensure seamless integration of diagnostic solutions within the vehicle’s overall electronic architecture including telematics and offboard solutions. A deep understanding of automotive electrical systems, communication protocols, and diagnostic standards is crucial.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 – $150,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

Diagnostic Architecture and Strategy –

• Define and implement Vehicle-level diagnostic architectures aligned with DTNA EE platforms and software strategies.

• Develop diagnostics concepts for ECUs, networks and vehicle systems, ensuring early integration into system design

• Establish standardized diagnostics strategies across platforms to support scalability and reuse

• Develop strategy for implementation of Diagnostics at System level and deep knowledge of Daimler Diagnostics standards and commercial vehicle is a must.

Development and integration –

• Design and develop diagnostics for EE system, including Fault monitoring, detection, isolation and reporting

• Ensure seamless integration of Daimler diagnostic functionality across onboard systems, Connectivity and offboard service environments

• Lead and collaborate with multiple cross functional teams (Aftersales, Connectivity, System Engineering) for Predictive Maintenance and Remote Diagnostics.

• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to align diagnostics with system behavior and failure modes

DTNA program execution –

• Support diagnostic validation activities, including vehicle testing, manufacturing validation and service readiness

• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety and diagnostic standards (emissions, safety, regional requirements)

• Analyze field data, warranty trends and diagnostic feedback to drive continuous improvement

     Manufacturing and aftersales support –

• Enable efficient manufacturing diagnostics and end of line testing
• Support service and after-sales organizations with clear, effective diagnostic solutions that reduce repair time and warranty cost
• Contribute to data-driven quality improvement through diagnostic insights and analytics
• Represent DTNA globally for vehicle diagnostics and programming requirements, processes and tools, providing input and feedback to the global community on new designs & strategies.
• Ensure incorporation of global standards, processes & tools into the DTNA workflow in collaboration with the local TT/S ICT (Integration and Coordination team).
• Develop and improve processes to ensure quality of vehicle diagnostic requirements definition and implementation, such as through DOORS requirements templates, process documentation, and Diagnostic (including Secure Diagnostic) conformance tests.
• Provide technical support and training as necessary to other engineering teams, or downstream departments such as Product Validation, Production, Aftersales or IT.
• Mentor and cross-train to team members, including developing a delegation strategy.  

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor degree in Mechatronic, Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience in implementation of secure diagnostics over CAN, LIN and ETH, which includes data logging, monitoring and seamless integration with vehicle ECUs.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy duty vehicle diagnostics.
• 3+ years of experience applying automotive Cyber Security principles and secure coding practices.
• In depth experience of applying industry standards and regulations related to automotive diagnostics. The candidate must be able to author comprehensive documentation, classification, and management of DTCs, as well as the health status and fault memory of vehicle systems and ECUs.
• 2+ years of experience in implementation of diagnostics protocols (UDS, SOVD) and communication protocols (CAN, Eth) to specify the communication between Diagnostic Tools/backend systems and ECUs.
• 3+ years of experience in designing diagnostic applications and interfaces for ECUs, ensuring secure communication and troubleshooting. Knowledge of implementing over-the-air and service-based software updates is essential. Additionally, proficiency in creating user-friendly interfaces for diagnostics tools is required.
• Candidate shall have thorough knowledge of product (Vehicle) to develop and execute test cases to evaluate diagnostics system functionality and effectiveness. Document validation and verification reports to ensure diagnostic accuracy, reliability and safety. Create tools for fault simulation and injection to test diagnostic procedures.
• Knowledge of Legal requirements from North America and EU such as RMI (EU 2018/858), SUMS (UNECE R156), CSMC (UN ECE R155) etc.
• Knowledge of the practical application of Engineering principles with proven ability to apply technologies, techniques, procedures and equipment to design and production of vehicle electronic systems or related engineered components.
• 2+ years of experience with automotive ECU diagnostic communication protocols (CAN, UDS), development tools (ODX Studio, CANdela Studio) and Data format (ODX).
• Candidate must have background with aftersales and/or service teams.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Degree in Computer Science preferred
• Experience with Vector tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape
• Experience with configuration (parameterization, reprogramming) of vehicle control systems, ECUs or Features
• Well organized, able to handle multiple, detailed tasks, and work professionally with various levels of management
• Familiarity with machine learning or AI applications in vehicle diagnostics. 

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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