
Sr. Plant Vehicle Software and Integration Engineer
We are currently seeking a Sr. Plant Vehicle Software and Integration Engineer, Vehicle Development to support vehicle software operations and diagnostics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in automotive software integration, diagnostics, and communication protocols. Our ideal candidate brings a hands-on mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and thrives in cross-functional collaboration between manufacturing and engineering teams. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate technical depth, a proactive attitude, and a passion for continuous improvement in vehicle bring-up, software configuration, and diagnostic readiness on the assembly line.
The Role:
- Support all aspects of vehicle software integration, validation, and troubleshooting within the manufacturing environment.
- Diagnose and resolve complex software and communication issues across vehicle domains (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, DoIP) in collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams.
- Proficient in developing and maintaining purpose-built software solutions and automation scripts to improve efficiency and aid in engineering tasks.
- Collect, maintain, and report on key vehicle assembly and software integration metrics to support process improvement and quality assurance.
- Work cross-functionally with Low Voltage Systems, Diagnostic, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to troubleshoot electrical and software issues during assembly and validation.
- Ensure consistent vehicle configuration management and support end-of-line (EOL) and bring-up activities.
- Collaborate with Engineering teams at HQ to resolve systemic issues and deploy updates to manufacturing.
- Contribute to prototype build events and vehicle launch support, ensuring software readiness and test coverage
- Regular travel between Casa Grande, AZ and Newark, CA to support builds and cross-functional collaboration
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in automotive software and EE integration.
- Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP) and diagnostic standards.
- Familiar with UDS-based software flashing and diagnostic routines described under ISO-14229.
- Proficient with tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, and capable of interpreting complex network logs.
- Skilled in scripting, including development of automation and diagnostic tools for testing and validation purposes.
- Hands-on experience with ECUs, sensors, actuators, and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Comfortable using lab instruments like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and configuring test benches
- Experience supporting OEM-level manufacturing or prototype build environments, especially during ramp-up and launch phases
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across manufacturing and engineering functions
- Proficient in the use of AI tools for improving efficiency in day-to-day tasks.
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