Jobs · OTHR · South Carolina

Sr. Specialist Vehicle Diagnostics

Scout Motors Inc. · Columbia, SC · 2 wk ago
OTHR$130k–$160k/yrFull-time

What you’ll do

  • Implement, manage, and oversee the deployment of OTA software updates across all vehicle systems, including powertrain, braking, safety, infotainment, and comfort systems.
  • Ensure OTA updates are delivered reliably and efficiently throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
  • Ensure effective diagnosis and long-term reparability of vehicles from delivery through the end of the service period.
  • Proactively oversee vehicle service readiness across the lifecycle, ensuring compliance with defined service and repair standards.
  • Define, create, and document diagnostic strategies for Guided Fault Finding (GFF).
  • Implement standardized diagnostic methods for control units and other diagnosable components to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Monitor diagnostic execution to reduce diagnosis time and labor costs.
  • Develop simpler, faster diagnostic solutions that minimize warranty and customer-paid costs while improving workshop productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Continuously update diagnostic information based on new vehicle functions, equipment, regulations, legal requirements, market needs, and workshop feedback.
  • Ensure all diagnostic content reflects the latest technological and regulatory developments.
  • Manage the release of diagnostic information in alignment with quality standards.
  • Manage the validation of diagnostic solutions through fault simulation on vehicles, ensuring the robustness and accuracy of GFF programs prior to workshop deployment.
  • Verify and incorporate workshop feedback to ensure diagnostic programs are correct and aligned with corresponding software updates.

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in OTA software updates, automotive diagnostics, and vehicle reparability, with in-depth knowledge of the complete vehicle lifecycle.
  • Strong expertise in diagnostic strategies and fault localization methodologies, including the creation and documentation of standardized diagnostic approaches.
  • Proven ability to stay current with emerging vehicle technologies, regulatory changes, market needs, and customer feedback—and to translate these inputs into accurate, up-to-date diagnostic content.
  • Strong analytical skills with demonstrated success in monitoring diagnostic performance and implementing efficiency improvements.
  • Hands-on experience in the development and validation of diagnostic solutions, including fault simulation.
  • Experience supporting workshop diagnostic platforms and service operations.
  • Proficiency in German is a plus.

What you'll gain

  • Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

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