Diagnostics Engineer - Climate Domain

Job Title: Diagnostics Engineer – Climate Domain

Location: Gaydon/Whitely UK

Duration: 6months+ Contract Inside IR35

Desired Competencies

• Proven experience in service and manufacturing diagnostics engineering within the automotive sector.
• Strong background in system design logic, DFMEA, and fault detection methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience in service corrective actions and root cause documentation.
• Expertise in health check routine design, development, and validation.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and internal systems (TOPIX, MSOSA).
• In‑depth knowledge of UDS and OBD‑II diagnostic protocols.
• Solid understanding of vehicle electrical networks and communication protocols.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Good‑to‑Have

Qualifications

• Degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Experience working in climate control systems or related vehicle domains.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate diagnostic strategies for climate domain systems in line with service and manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct system design logic reviews, failure analysis, and DFMEA to ensure robust fault detection and resolution.
• Lead root cause investigations, define corrective actions, and document service solutions.
• Design, develop, and validate health check routines for vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure diagnostic coverage across hardware and software changes.
• Support service engineering teams with technical documentation and diagnostic guidelines.
• Utilize internal tools such as TOPIX and MSOSA for diagnostics development and validation.
• Apply knowledge of UDS and OBD‑II protocols to ensure compliance with global diagnostic standards.
• Work with vehicle electrical networks and communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet) to integrate diagnostic solutions.