Role / Job Title: Diagnostics Engineer Climate Domain Work Location: Gaydon / Whitley, UK Desired Competencies (Technical / Behavioral Competency) Must-Have: Proven experience in service and manufacturing diagnostics engineering within the automotive sector.
Strong background in system design logic, DFMEA, and fault detection methodologies.
Hands-on experience in service corrective actions and root cause documentation.
Expertise in health check routine design, development, and validation.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools and internal systems (TOPIX, MSOSA).
In-depth knowledge of UDS and OBD-II diagnostic protocols.
Solid understanding of vehicle electrical networks and communication protocols.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Good-to-Have: Degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.
Experience working in climate control systems or related vehicle domains.
Familiarity with processes and standards is an advantage.
Responsibilities / Expectations from the Role: Develop and validate diagnostic strategies for climate domain systems in line with service and manufacturing requirements.
Conduct system design logic reviews, failure analysis, and DFMEA to ensure robust fault detection and resolution.
Lead root cause investigations, define corrective actions, and document service solutions.
Design, develop, and validate health check routines for vehicle systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure diagnostic coverage across hardware and software changes.
Support service engineering teams with technical documentation and diagnostic guidelines.
Utilize internal tools such as TOPIX and MSOSA for diagnostics development and validation.
Apply knowledge of UDS and OBD-II protocols to ensure compliance with global diagnostic standards.
Work with vehicle electrical networks and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) to integrate diagnostic solutions.
Details for Candidate Briefing (Non-Confidential) About the Client: A major automotive OEM is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer, and cleaner, and creating a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionize the driving experience for generations. The OEM's vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but also make customers' lives better. A UK-based Automotive OEM involved in mid and luxury segment car and SUV design and manufacturing. USP of the Role and Project: Will be directly working with the client.
Good exposure to OEM practices.
Short-term onsite opportunity.
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