EXPLEO USA is looking for a Flying Doctor / Vehicle Network & Diagnostic Analyst to join a dynamic and expanding team in Troy, Michigan.
Responsibilities:
Vehicle Diagnostics and Configuration
- Upgrade and configure vehicle ECUs, including software, calibration, and configuration files.
- Implement electronic configurations according to technical references and engineering specifications.
- Perform software downloading, flashing, and variant coding operations.
- Verify complete vehicle functionality following software updates and configuration changes.
- Execute functional tests, validation scripts, and conformity checklists.
- Generate diagnostic and upgrade reports, including hardware and software configuration status.
Defect Analysis and Investigation
- Identify, analyze, and diagnose system-level and component-level defects.
- Conduct first-level technical investigations and root cause analysis.
- Collect and interpret diagnostic logs using dedicated automotive diagnostic tools.
- Investigate non-conformities identified during manufacturing, validation, or vehicle integration activities.
- Produce technical reports outlining findings, corrective actions, and recommendations.
Configuration Management and Traceability
- Verify vehicle hardware and software conformity against approved baselines.
- Ensure proper configuration management and traceability of components and software versions.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and intervention records.
- Support compliance monitoring throughout vehicle build and delivery phases.
Industrialization and Manufacturing Support
- Support industrialization activities for components and systems within the assigned scope.
- Assist manufacturing, rework, and investigation teams in resolving technical issues.
- Define and implement temporary containment actions and permanent corrective solutions.
- Develop and maintain investigation, inspection, and rework procedures.
- Support production continuity while maintaining required quality standards.
Component Qualification and Validation
- Participate in PPAP activities and component approval processes.
- Manage component qualification, incoming inspection, and acceptance procedures.
- Verify component mountability and integration readiness throughout project milestones and vehicle builds.
- Collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to adapt or correct components as required.
- Contribute to quality convergence and continuous improvement initiatives.
End-of-Line Quality and Compliance
- Perform conformity inspections and traceability controls during vehicle assembly and manufacturing.
- Analyze defects identified during End-of-Line (EOL) inspections and recommend corrective actions.
- Support technical decision-making related to rework, assembly corrections, masking, and temporary fixes.
- Document technical issues and corrective actions for both product and manufacturing environments.
Technical Collaboration
- Work closely with design, validation, quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
- Provide technical expertise for issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support investigation and rework teams to improve technical autonomy and efficiency.
- Contribute to achieving quality, performance, and delivery objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, diagnostics, validation, vehicle integration, manufacturing quality, industrialization, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools, ECU configuration, vehicle troubleshooting, or electrical/electronic systems.
- Knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture.
- Automotive diagnostics and troubleshooting experience.
- Understanding of ECU software and hardware configuration management.
- Experience using diagnostic and data logging tools.
- Knowledge of automotive communication networks (CAN & LIN)
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation.
- Knowledge of defect analysis methodologies and root cause investigation techniques.
- Automotive Ethernet.
- FlexRay.
- PPAP and APQP processes.
- Manufacturing and industrialization processes within the automotive industry.
- UDS diagnostic protocols.
- Wiring harnesses, multiplexed networks, and electrical distribution systems.
- Experience with Powertrain, BSI, Infotainment, ADAS, or Body Electronics ECUs.
What We Offer
At Expleo USA, we value expertise, innovation, and collaboration. By joining our client's team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive engineering projects while building your career within a global organization.
- Competitive Compensation – Up to $ 110k annually. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
- Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Extensive Medical Plans, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, company sponsored Life Insurance and Short / Long term disability insurance, a host of voluntary plans including legal, hospital, accident, pet wellness, and 401k with matching
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Career Development and Advancement – Expleo is a global company in 29 Countries worldwide with a high focus on development
- Strong Team Culture – Collaborate with experienced professionals who value precision, performance, and teamwork
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, production support, MRO, and quality services, with a presence in over 30 countries. To find out more, visit www.expleogroup.com.
Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non-discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices.
