EVOC Triage Engineer

Kett Engineering Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kett Engineering Corporation in Irvine, CA seeks an EVOC Triage Engineer to rapidly triage, track, and drive resolution of fleet issues, enabling faster vehicle development and reliability growth. The role blends data analytics with hands-on vehicle diagnostics.

You will diagnose vehicles on-site using CAN tools, coordinate with test drivers, technicians, and engineering teams, and manage tickets to ensure timely root-cause analysis and issue closure, with occasional travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience in automotive, aerospace, or a related hardware-testing field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of complex vehicle systems, diagnostics, and EV experience is highly valued.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to travel within the country.

Responsibilities

• Manage issue triage & tracking: document, prioritize, and assign problems in Jira.
• Investigate & document: gather logs and feedback to strengthen issue reports and diagnose root causes.
• Facilitate failure analysis: create tickets for hardware issues and manage part logistics for analysis.
• Act as a liaison: communicate between test drivers, workshop, and engineering teams for rapid resolution.
• Maximize fleet uptime: manage fleet schedule and repair tickets from inception to closure.
• Coordinate vehicle updates: oversee OTA software updates and manual flashing when needed.

Skills

EV systems understanding

Root cause analysis

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Irvine, CA - Irvine, CA

Salary Range: $43.00 - $46.00 Hourly

Company Overview

Kett Engineering is a 60-year-old company with over 28 years of experience in the automotive test industry. We support vehicle testing, development, personnel management, and staffing for leading automotive manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and quality in every project.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated EVOC Triage Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. This is a critical, hands-on role responsible for rapidly triaging, tracking, and driving resolution of all fleet issues, playing a key part in accelerating our vehicle development and reliability growth. The role is part data analytics and part hands-on vehicle diagnostics.

EVOC is an over the road mileage accumulation program that operate in multiple locations and weather conditions to capture issues before products go to market.

You will personally diagnose vehicles onsite using CANalyzer and other CAN tools, and for high-priority issues you may be required to travel to remote locations on short notice. This requires a broad and deep understanding of all EV systems, including but not limited to Thermal, Charging, Propulsion, Chassis, and Body Controls. You will ensure all relevant data is captured and documented in tickets to enable fast, accurate root-cause analysis and resolution. You will be the central point of contact for our test drivers, technicians, and engineering teams to follow up on vehicle issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage Issue Triage & Tracking: Act as the first line of defense for new vehicle issues. Document, prioritize, and assign emerging problems using Jira (e.g., system-level tickets, root cause analysis requests). Analyze trends and elevate high volume and high severity issues.
• Investigate & Document: Collaborate with test drivers to gather detailed logs and qualitative feedback to strengthen issue reports. Ensure all diagnostic information is accurately captured and linked. Diagnose in vehicle or with dashboard data initial root cause of issues.
• Facilitate Failure Analysis: Create tickets for any hardware issues. Manage the logistics for failed components. You will be responsible for ensuring parts are correctly removed, documented, and routed to the appropriate engineering teams or suppliers for root cause analysis.
• Act as a Key Liaison: Serve as the primary communication bridge between test drivers, the workshop/tech team, and supporting engineering groups to ensure seamless information flow for rapid problem resolution.
• Maximize Fleet Uptime: Proactively manage and prioritize the fleet schedule to ensure continuous, efficient testing. Create, manage, and track workshop repair tickets from inception to closure.
• Coordinate Vehicle Updates: Oversee the deployment of Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates to the fleet. In some cases, manually flashing may be required to update the fleet or verify issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced technical environment (automotive, aerospace, or a related hardware-testing field is strongly preferred).
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Jira for ticket creation, workflow management, and reporting.
• Automotive Knowledge: Strong understanding of complex vehicle systems, diagnostics, and architecture. Specific experience with Electric Vehicles (EVs) is a major asset.
• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License
• Must have a valid driver's license and/or Real ID or any other documentation to travel within the country.
• Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring

If you are passionate about advancing electric vehicle technology and thrive in a dynamic testing environment, we invite you to bring your expertise to Kett Engineering. Join us in shaping the future of automotive innovation.