Diagnostic Service Engineer

ABOUT Re:Car

Re:Car, is a new US company that is exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Founded in early 2022, Project Re:Car spent its formative months establishing a leadership team and product definition.

What is the role? 

Re:Car is looking for an experienced, upbeat, and innovative Diagnostic Service Engineer to join our growing team. This role will define and implement the complete Re:Car service diagnostic repair solution, including the service diagnostic scantool strategy, definition of scantool content, and ECU service flash support using internal and third party resources to support the Re:Car service vision.  The role is a hybrid remote/onsite position with expectations of being in the Detroit-metropolitan office approximately 2-3 days per week.  Reporting to the Service Engineering Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to utilize their proven leadership skills and experience to build a ground-up Diagnostic Service solution.  The candidate should have excellent project management skills in addition to extensive diagnostic knowledge and experience.   

What You Get to Do 

• Engage with the Re:Car software engineering team and the ECU supplier base to gain a complete understanding of the vehicle electrical architecture, ECU diagnostic protocols, diagnostic source package requirements, and ECU software capabilities. 
• Define and complete a comprehensive service scantool development plan, aligning with company milestones. 
• Identify make/buy opportunities to support the development plan. 
• Develop and rollout our service diagnostic scantool solution supporting diagnostic and service flash requirements. 
• Define scan tool diagnostic content definition by ECU and ensure diagnostic scantool support. 
• Work closely with Engineering and ECU suppliers to define software requirements for service (on-board routines, I/O control, DID read/writes, etc.) 
• Support OTA and connected service flash solutions. 
• Ensure quality performance targets are met while working within the allocated budget. 
• Engage with multiple departments, including Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Training, Brand/Marketing, to ensure success.   

What You Bring to The Team 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automotive Technology, or related degree from an accredited university.  Master's degree is a plus. 
• 10+ years of automotive OEM or transportation industry experience developing diagnostic requirements and solutions. 
• Solid understanding of vehicle communication network systems (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.), diagnostic communication protocols and requirements. 
• Knowledge of CARB and OBD regulations. 
• EV diagnostic experience and knowledge of the ecosystem(s). 
• Deep understanding and demonstrated knowledge of diagnostic scantool and content development processes. 
• Experience with reading and interpretation of vehicle data communication logs.  
• Experience managing supplier resources and associated budgets and budget forecasting. 
• Experience with third party service provider evaluation and selection including RFI, RFQ and supplier agreements. 
• Experience with metric reporting, First Time Right (FTR) and On-Time Delivery (OTD). 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.  
• Detail oriented with the desire to achieve the highest standards of excellence. 
• Creative problem solver that can create simple solutions to complicated problems. 
• Teammate with the ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams. 
• Self-starter in an exciting, fun business environment and desire to grow a new business and relationships. 
• Ability to travel when required. <10% travel  

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

• Re:Build Manufacturing is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
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