Vehicle Diagnostics & ECU Specialist

SolvIT; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSAs

Collaborative work environment

Top Workplace in Michigan

Job summary

SolvIT, Inc. is seeking an ECU Diagnostic Specialist in Rochester Hills, MI. This on-site role focuses on ECU programming processes and guided flash procedures for dealership service actions, leveraging diagnostic tools and Vector software.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with automotive diagnostic systems, CAN networks, and ECU reprogramming concepts, along with strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with diagnostic scan tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Developing and defining processes for creating ECU flash scripts using wiTECH Studio.
• Authoring flash scripts for existing vehicle service actions
• Creating flash scripts for new service actions as needed.
• Supporting the development of guided programming procedures that help dealership technicians successfully complete required service actions.

Skills

Automotive diagnostic tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence and initiative

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automotive Technology

Tools

Vector CAN tools

CANalyzer

CANdela

Job description

Internal Job Title: ECU Diagnostic Specialist

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, standard business hours.

Location: 2831 Research Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 - This position is fully onsite position.

Put Your Automotive Diagnostic Experience to Work!

SolvIT, Inc. is seeking a Vehicle Diagnostics & ECU Specialist to join our automotive technical team in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

In this role, you will apply your knowledge of automotive diagnostic systems and vehicle electronics to support ECU programming processes and dealership service operations. You will work with specialized diagnostic software to develop guided flash procedures that help dealership technicians complete vehicle service actions accurately and efficiently.

If you have experience with automotive diagnostic tools, vehicle communication systems, or ECU programming, we encourage you to explore this opportunity.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

As part of our Diagnostic Flash team, you will support the development of guided ECU flash procedures used in dealership service operations. Your work will help ensure technicians have clear, accurate programming instructions when completing applicable vehicle service actions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and defining processes for creating ECU flash scripts using wiTECH Studio.
• Authoring flash scripts for existing vehicle service actions
• Creating flash scripts for new service actions as needed.
• Supporting the development of guided programming procedures that help dealership technicians successfully complete required service actions.

Qualifications & Skills

We're looking for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving technical challenges and working with automotive technology. The ideal candidate will possess:

• 2 years of experience with diagnostic scan tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience & Technical Knowledge

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Understanding of ECU reprogramming procedures.
• Experience working with automotive diagnostic scan tools; five or more years preferred.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical architectures.
• Knowledge of automotive service action development processes and authoring tools.

Vehicle Communication Systems

• Knowledge of automotive communication systems, including CAN, J1850, and K-Line.
• Familiarity with diagnostic communication protocols, such as KWP2000 and UDS.

Technical Tools & Education

• Experience with Vector diagnostic tools, including CANalyzer and CANdela.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is performed onsite in a professional office environment using standard office equipment.

Work is primarily sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and carrying of lightweight objects.

Regular communication with internal team members, service providers, and external partners is required.

Occasional business travel and assignments outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, may be necessary.

Conditions of Employment

• Signing the Company non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements.
• Acceptable results from a Company initiated background check.
• Compliance with the federal Form I-9 completion timelines and policies and confirmation of employment authorization by the U.S. federal electronic system, E-Verify.
• All newly-hired employees are queried through the U.S. federal electronic employment verification system, E-Verify. Section 1 of the Form I-9 may be completed upon your acceptance of this job offer, but no later than your first day of employment. On your first day, but no later than your third day, you will need to bring original documentation to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance
• Medical and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• A collaborative work environment with opportunities to contribute to automotive technology projects.
• The opportunity to work for one of Michigan's Top Workplaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity: SolvIT's employment practices and decisions are based on job qualifications, performance, and conduct without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy), marital or veteran status, height, weight, disability, genetic information, misdemeanor arrest record, sexual orientation, transgender status, or any other legally protected status.