Commercial Vehicle Diagnostic Technician

International; Texas; On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

International is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Diagnostic Technician to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex electrical and electronic issues on medium- and heavy-duty prototype vehicles. You will use diagnostic software, CAN analyzers, and NEXIQ interfaces to identify root causes and support system validation.

The role requires an associate's degree and at least 2 years of experience in engineering support or automotive/diesel mechanics, with strong wiring schematic reading and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience supporting engineering activities and/or automotive or diesel mechanic experience experience

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex electrical and electronic issues on medium- and heavy-duty prototype vehicles.
• Utilize production and prototype diagnostic software, along with diagnostic tools such as CAN analyzers and NEXIQ interfaces, to identify root causes of vehicle faults and support system validation.
• Interpret and utilize wiring schematics, electrical system documentation, engineering drawings, and schematic software to support troubleshooting, repair, and development activities.
• Perform wiring harness repairs, modifications, fabrication, and rework to support prototype vehicle builds, testing, and development activities.
• Document diagnostic findings, failure modes, and potential design-related concerns, maintaining accurate records of troubleshooting activities, repairs, modifications, and test results while communicating technical findings and identified design issues to responsible engineers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

CAN analyzers

NEXIQ interfaces

Diagnostic software

Job description

Position Overview

The Commercial Vehicle Diagnostic Technician is responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving complex electrical and electronic issues on medium- and heavy-duty prototype vehicles. Utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, engineering documentation, wiring schematics, and technical expertise, this position identifies root causes of vehicle faults, performs wiring harness repairs and modifications, and supports vehicle development and validation activities. This role plays a critical part in ensuring prototype vehicles meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives while supporting the development of next-generation commercial vehicle technologies.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex electrical and electronic issues on medium- and heavy-duty prototype vehicles.
• Utilize production and prototype diagnostic software, along with diagnostic tools such as CAN analyzers and NEXIQ interfaces, to identify root causes of vehicle faults and support system validation.
• Interpret and utilize wiring schematics, electrical system documentation, engineering drawings, and schematic software to support troubleshooting, repair, and development activities.
• Perform wiring harness repairs, modifications, fabrication, and rework to support prototype vehicle builds, testing, and development activities.
• Document diagnostic findings, failure modes, and potential design-related concerns, maintaining accurate records of troubleshooting activities, repairs, modifications, and test results while communicating technical findings and identified design issues to responsible engineers.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree and no experience
• At least 2 years of experience supporting engineering activities and/or automotive or diesel mechanic experience experience

Additional Requirements

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrical and electronic systems
• Experience using production and prototype diagnostic software
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools such as CAN analyzers and NEXIQ interfaces
• Ability to read and interpret wiring schematics and engineering drawings
• Experience with wiring harness repair, modification, and fabrication
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
• Effective technical communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineering personnel
• Experience working effectively in small cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation

Benefits and Compensation

• This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing.
• You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
• The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Salary Minimum: USD $57,600.00/Yr.
• Salary Maximum: USD $86,400.00/Yr.

Company Overview

About TRATON

With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP (https://traton.com/) and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.

About International

From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today,few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services