Onsite Resident Engineer

Onsite Resident Engineer

Portland, OR (Onsite)

Fulltime Permanent

Completely Onsite

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Automotive Systems Knowledge

• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, embedded systems, or ECU behavior (especially Instrument Cluster, Telematics, Display Units, Camera, Gateway, etc.).

CAN / LIN / Ethernet Communication

• Ability to analyze and debug using tools like CANalyzer, CANoe, or Wireshark.

Diagnostic Protocols

• Understanding of UDS, OBD, DTCs, and diagnostic tools (e.g., Vector, ETAS).

Embedded Software / Firmware Basics

• Ability to read logs, interpret system behavior, and debug issues at software interface level.

System Integration & Validation

• Field-level issue analysis, working with test benches or in-vehicle testing.

Strong Communication Skills

• Clear written and verbal communication with OEM stakeholders and internal teams.

Issue Reporting & Follow-up

• Ability to log, track, and report defects in tools like JIRA, DOORS, or OEM-specific platforms.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact between  OEM engineering team (e.g., Volvo, PACCAR, Daimler).

• Attend daily/weekly technical meetings, understand customer expectations, and communicate updates effectively.

• Reproduce, analyze, and gather logs for issues seen during vehicle testing or field validation.

• Use tools like CANalyzer/CANoe, oscilloscopes, or OEM diagnostic tools to isolate faults.

• Ensure smooth hardware and software integration of components into OEM systems.

• Support configuration, flashing, and calibration activities on test benches or in-vehicle.

• Log defects and observations in the correct tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, DOORS, DAVIE, DSA).

• Work closely with offshore/engineering teams to provide reproducible steps, logs, and test scenarios.

• Proactively identify and flag potential risks, delays, or critical issues to both customer and internal stakeholders