Job Description: Diagnostic Engineer

Department: Design

Job role overview:

The Diagnostic Engineer is a key role in the Technical Publications team.

Working as part of a small team, you will be responsible for all aspects of our class leading diagnostic
software, including everything from routine calibration updates to the implementation and roll out of
major software revisions.
You will work alongside our suppliers to deliver software to specification, on time and on budget.

Report to: Technical Publications Team Leader

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire, UK, LE10 3BZ

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning of diagnostic software release schedules with model teams and communication of
software releases schedules to key stakeholders
• Production of accurate documentation for each release
• Maintaining vehicle specific database tables
• Managing/procurement and maintenance of test rigs and motorcycles
• Managing/maintaining test computers, interfaces and other equipment
• Testing, validation and final software sign off
• Second line software support, logging of reported bugs, progress tracking and roll out of bug fixes
• Evaluation of requested software changes, feature requests and new functionality driven by new
model plan
• Identification of new regulatory requirements and future technology drivers
• Production of software specifications and test plans
• Creation of software text and Graphical User Interface (GUI) screens, and management of text
translations
• Liaison with Training teams to communicate changes and identify training requirements
• To undertake and assist with projects as required by your Manager.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required by your Manager.
Person Specification: Diagnostic Engineer

Essential
Qualifications and Maths and English GCSE grade C or
Attainments above.
Professional Proficient in Microsoft Packages
Experience and including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Skills
Detail conscious - accuracy of work is
essential.
Able to analyse and simplify complex
problems and explain complex technical
solutions to non-technical staff.
Computer literate - must be conversant
with Windows operating systems,
including User Access Control (UAC),
anti-virus software, installing hardware
and software, Internet browser software.
Some PC diagnostics skills would be an
advantage.
Self-motivated with strong
organisational and time management
skills to successfully handle multiple
tasks and prioritise own workload as
required.
Desirable
Educated to HND level or above
in Electrical/Electronic
Engineering or Automotive
Engineering
Previous experience of working
within an automotive
/manufacturing environment.
Project management skills would
be an advantage.
Extensive knowledge of
automotive diagnostic systems
and test routines, including
diagnostic software
communication protocols.
Understanding of OBD,
automotive diagnostics and
automotive electrical systems
(including CAN, K-line and other
communication protocols), CDD
and ODX.
Experience of diagnostic
software engineering with an
automotive OEM.

Develops productive working

relationships with colleagues and
partner companies.

Personality and Self-motivated and resilient. Flexible

Motivation and adaptable. Able to take instruction
and work under pressure.

Excellent oral and written

communication skills with the ability to
interact at all levels of the organisation.

Good literacy and numerical skills.

Appearance and Well presented.

Characteristics
Circumstances Able to be flexible on working hours.

Able to travel around the UK as per

required on a possible regular basis.