IMG Software Support Engineer

Lincoln Motor Company; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Motor Company in Chennai seeks a technician with a strong background in repairing vehicles, covering mechanical and electronic systems. Proficiency with computers, basic software languages, and understanding of software development and processes is essential.

You will diagnose software issues, guide dealers via phone and remote tools, escalate to DSP/NA teams, and ensure fixes are verified in training vehicles or simulators, with time-zone adaptability for AU/NZ/NA as required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in engineering is required.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with automotive electronics and CAN networks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to software diagnosis queries from field via Web (TSR) and mail.
• Provide interim software bug fixes and respond within SLA.
• Escalate critical software failures to DSP and NA SSG via Jira and follow up.
• Guide dealer technicians via phone, SWIS and remote desktop for module programming.
• Collaborate with DSP/IVS/GIVIS/Netcom to update data sources and report issues.
• Identify root causes and advise design engineers on fixes.
• Maintain records of repeat failures and report weekly with DSP NA.
• Share knowledge with TAC operations across IMG.
• Validate DSP-provided solutions in training vehicle or simulator.
• Adapt to AU, NZ and NA time zones as needed.
• Weekly DSP/Jira ticket reporting to management.

Skills

Vehicle electronics

Vehicle mechanics

Software editors

XML editors

OTX

Grade X

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

CAN bus

Hands-on repair exp

English proficiency

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Diploma/Bachelor/Master in engineering

Tools

OTX tooling

Grade X tooling

Job description

Job Description:

The ideal candidate is one which has a vehicle repair background on both mechanical and electronic vehicle systems plus is proficient with using a computer and has experience with software basic languages and have clear understanding on software development and process flow. Candidate should have logical approach to identify root cause of problem and provide quick interim solution to fix the vehicle

Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Receive respond to software diagnosis technical queries from field through Web (TSR) and Mail form.
• Provide interim solution on software bug issues and respond to Web queries with given time.
• Escalate Critical software related failures to Diagnostic Service Planning (DSP) and North America SSG (Software Support Group) promptly through Jira Ticket and follow up until closure.
• Guide dealer technician through phone, See What I See (SWIS) & remote desktop sharing for module programming when dealers are unable to execute the same.
• Work with DSP technical experts and highlight impact of module nonconformances.
• Work with IVS and GIVIS teams to update appropriate data sources as necessary.
• Work with Netcom engineers alert and highlight vehicle electrical architecture discrepancies and/or nonconformances.
• Identify and alert Design engineers on vehicle electrical architecture discrepancies and/or nonconformances, how it can fail and how it can be fixed – root cause identification.
• Maintain record of repeat failures and highlight in weekly call with DSP NA and follow up until closure.
• Share knowledge gained during discussion with DSP, to TAC team across IMG.
• Validate solution (provided by DSP) in training vehicle or simulator, verify functionality before communicating to dealer.
• Ability to adapt to match AU, NZ and NA time zones based on business needs.
• Work closely with TAC (Technical Assistance Centre) Operations across IMG for software related issues
• Weekly report out on open DSP / JIRA tickets to the management.

Skills

• Familiar with vehicle electronics architectures
• Familiar with vehicle mechanical architectures
• Familiar with software editors
• Familiar with XML and XML editors (Oxygen, XML Spy)
• Experience with OTX and Grade X desired
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Clear written/verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
• Understanding of vehicle communications protocols (CAN)
• Ideally hands on experience servicing or repairing vehicles or similar products
• Able to read, write and speak English as a minimum
• Good team player but also ability to focus and work alone to meet deadlines

Education Qualification

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering

No. of Years of Experience

Minimum 5 years hands on experience as technician, Master/diagnostic technician, certification welcomed.

Technical Hot Line OEM Experience Is Preferred.

Professional Exposure

(Technical Skills)

Should have worked as Service Technician, Dealer Shop Floor Experience is must, Dealer Diagnostic Engineer,

Other Requirements

Good in MS office files, Communication, and interpersonal skills

Work well under pressure and highly achievement oriented, Ability to develop open and cooperative relations with internal and external team.

Shift timings - 2.30 AM - 11.30 AM IST