Job Title: Diagnostics Engineer
Location: Solihull, B90
Company: Autoscan UK Ltd
Pay Rate: £40-£48 per hour Ltd
Duration: 6 Months FTC
About Us
Autoscan UK Ltd is a leading provider of quality assurance and inspection services to the automotive industry. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, we partner with top automotive manufacturers to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced Diagnostics Engineer to join the Electrical & Ele ctronic Systems team on a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide cover and maintain project continuity. The Diagnostics Engineer will be responsible for the development, validation, and maintenance of diagnostic strategies across all electrical and electronic (E/E) systems. The role plays a critical part in ensuring robust fault detection, effective service diagnostics, and compliance with industry communication protocols. This position requires close collaboration with system engineers, ECU suppliers, service engineering teams, and dealer networks to deliver high-quality, production-ready diagnostic solutions.
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic DBS criminal record check.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain diagnostic strategies, including Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and associated service procedures for all E/E systems
Create, manage, and validate diagnostic datasets to ensure accuracy and robustness
Support system engineers in defining diagnostic requirements early in the design and development cycle.
Analyse field issues, perform log analysis, and support root-cause investigations through structured fault replication
Collaborate with ECU suppliers to ensure correct diagnostic implementation and compliance with specifications
Provide technical support to service engineering teams and dealer networks on diagnostic-related queries
Validate diagnostic functionality using industry-standard communication protocols including CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and UDS
Contribute to continuous improvement of diagnostic processes, documentation and validation methodologies
Skills & Experience
Essential:
Proven experience in automotive or motorcycle diagnostics engineering
Strong understanding of E/E architectures and embedded systems
Hands-on experience with diagnostic protocol validation (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS)
Experience developing and managing DTC strategies
Ability to analyse CAN logs and perform structured fault-finding
Experience working with ECU suppliers and external technical partners
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to support technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable:
Experience within motorcycle or low-volume automotive OEM environments
Familiarity with ISO 14229 (UDS) and ISO 26262 functional safety considerations
Knowledge of calibration and vehicle-level validation processes
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Benefits £40-£48 Hourly Pay Rate (Ltd)
State-of -the-art Facilities
Global iconic Automotive Brand
Exciting Projects
Free on-site car parking
Collaborative team based environment
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