What to Expect
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the aftersales diagnostic team, responsible for developing and maintaining the diagnostic platform (McLaren Diagnostic System) used in McLaren Retailers.
What You'll Do
- Author content for guided diagnostics using the Grade X Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
- Author diagnostic documentation
- Use Softing Venice and Vector CANdela Studio software tools to author, update and check ODX databases.
- Perform validation of ODX data using a mix of simulation, test rigs, pre-production and production specification vehicles
- Develop and maintain simulation environments designed to support the validation of new diagnostic content.
- Validate diagnostic software releases against design specifications and report any nonconformities or bugs.
- Work with systems engineers and systems suppliers to develop guided diagnostic procedures.
- Enhance the functionality of the diagnostic system by designing, developing, and validating new runtime features.
- Support the team to perform software regression testing.
- Liaise with our service partner staff, other McLaren Automotive departments, and suppliers, as required.
What You'll Bring
- Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree, or equivalent. 5+ years’ experience in the automotive diagnostics sector would be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
- Experience in PC based vehicle diagnostic systems or similar applications
- Previous experience with vehicle diagnostics, including the reprogramming and calibration of ECUs.
- Experience with Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio)
- Understanding of Extensible Mark-up Language (XML)
- Functional knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, DoIP, and LIN
- Strong understanding of industry-standard diagnostic documentation/tools (ODX, CDD PDX, etc.)
- Experience in diagnostic protocols such as ISO 14229, ISO 15765, ISO 14230
- Basic understanding of software programming languages
- Experience with software scripting tools
- Conversant with Softing (Monaco & Venice), Vector applications, or similar
- Experience authoring OTX content using the Grade-X IDE
- Familiar with project/issue tracking software tools such as Jira and Mantis
What We'll Do for You
- Adaptable, quick thinking, decisive, showing strong initiative and self-determination.
- Open to change
- Strong planning skills
- Methodical approach to solving problems.
- Able to work well as part of a small dynamic team.
- Good interpersonal & communication skills and must be willing to interface with other departments as well as our suppliers.
- Able to maintain focus and deliver against tight deadlines.
- Professional at all times.
Who Are We?
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.
McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.