Automotive Diagnostics Applications Engineer

Snap-on Incorporated; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-on Incorporated is seeking an Applications Specialist in San Jose, CA to support the design and development of automotive diagnostic products. The role requires practical diagnostic tool experience, strong PC skills, and collaboration with project teams to deliver content and applications on schedule.

You will build and validate software content, work with vehicle electrical systems, and help document development processes while adhering to Snap-on standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum two years of automotive diagnostics and repair experience.
• Minimum two years of automotive diagnostic experience using scan tools.
• OEM or SAE certification in automotive diagnostics and repair.
• Basic understanding of how Snap-on Diagnostics products are used by customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technically oriented content for Diagnostic Application Software and support the development of diagnostic tool applications.
• Build, test, validate, debug, and document new and existing products with limited supervision.
• Manage assigned projects, priorities, and deliverables to meet established timelines.
• Utilize Snap-on systems and software to develop and enhance diagnostic tool applications and content.
• Work with vehicle electronic and electrical systems, including vehicle network systems; perform removal and replacement of automotive components while returning vehicles to original condition or better.
• Assist with product validation testing and resolution of identified issues.
• Prepare and maintain documentation required for development and release of new applications and content.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Team collaboration

PC skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Automotive Technology

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Snap-on software

Job description

Snap-on Incorporated is seeking an Applications Specialist in San Jose, CA to support the design and development of automotive diagnostic products. The role requires practical diagnostic tool experience, strong PC skills, and collaboration with project teams to deliver content and applications on schedule.

You will build and validate software content, work with vehicle electrical systems, and help document development processes while adhering to Snap-on standards.