Project Engineer

Snap-On Tools; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Snap-On Tools is seeking a Project Engineer in Rochester Hills, MI to lead development efforts for diagnostic solutions in the Heavy Duty Vehicle Diagnostics domain. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering along with 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, diagnostics, or automotive software development. Strong knowledge of vehicle communication protocols and API drivers is essential. This position involves collaboration with various teams to deliver high-quality products conforming to industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, diagnostics, or automotive/heavy-duty software development.
• Strong technical expertise in implementing API Drivers on PC and mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols and debugging firmware IoT devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects spanning PC applications, mobile apps, and embedded platforms for heavy-duty diagnostics products.
• Define system architecture, requirements, and integration strategies across software and hardware platforms.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Embedded systems

Vehicle communication protocols

C/C++/.NET implementation

Firmware development

API Drivers

Low level drivers

Agile methodology

Debugging firmware IoT devices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Visual Studio 2022

MCUXpresso

Job description

Overview

Snap-on Business Solutions

Position: Project Engineer – PC, Mobile & Embedded Diagnostics for Heavy Duty Vehicles

Location: Rochester Hills, MI

Work: Monday-Friday; 8a-5p; On Facility Site

We are seeking a Project Engineer to lead development efforts for diagnostic solutions across PC, Mobile, and embedded platforms in the Heavy Duty Vehicle Diagnostics domain. This role blends hands‑on technical expertise with project leadership, ensuring delivery of secure, high‑quality, and compliant products. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, integrate systems, and deliver solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects spanning PC applications, mobile apps, and embedded platforms for heavy‑duty diagnostics products.
• Define system architecture, requirements, and integration strategies across software and hardware platforms.
• Drive development and validation of diagnostic protocols (e.g., CAN/J1939, ISO 15765-2, J1708/J1587, UDS, ISO 22900).
• Ensure compliance of drivers with Industry Standard (RP1210/RP1227, J2534).
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with OEMs, Fleets, Suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver high‑performing, secure diagnostic solutions.
• Coordinate issue resolution during development, testing, and customer deployments.
• Contribute to certification and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems, diagnostics, or automotive/heavy‑duty software development.
• Strong technical expertise in:
• Implementing API Drivers on PC and mobile platforms using (C/C++/.NET).
• Vehicle communication protocols: CAN, CAN FD, ISO 15765-2, UDS, J1939, DoIP
• Firmware development on VCI devices (e.g. devices with microcontrollers and CAN transceivers, UARTs and USB peripherals)
• TCP/IP protocols and network stack, including secure communication (TLS, VPN, IPsec).
• Working with low level drivers (e.g. USB, NDIS etc.) on PC, as well as working with SDK
• A very good experience of working with various IDEs preferably
• Visual Studio 2022
• MCUXpresso
• Have a good understanding of debugging firmware IoT devices
• Have a good understanding of PC and Mobile (Android/iOS) application development with 3rd party API layer
• Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and version control (Git).

Preferred Skills

• Linux experience on embedded systems
• Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity in embedded systems.
• Wireless experience with Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth SPP, and Bluetooth Low Energy.
• Experience with containerized applications on embedded systems (Docker, Podman).