Automotive Aftermarket Diagnostic Specialist
Bosch · Posted Oct 8
Mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology services
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About the role
Bosch's Automotive Aftermarket diagnostics organization develops diagnostic tester software and content for aftersales and aftermarket markets. The work spans end-to-end diagnostic content creation for vehicle systems such as engine management, electric and hybrid systems, brake control, infotainment, ADAS, transmission, HVAC and airbags, using tools like ESI [tronic], BDX and Vector analyzer/simulation solutions. This role maps ESI standard texts to OEM texts, analyzes vehicle communication bus logs, validates diagnostic content on-vehicle and on benches, benchmarks competing testers, and works closely with software engineering teams and global technical experts.
What you will do
- Mapping of ESI standard texts to OEM texts for the Automotive Aftersales & Aftermarket diagnostic tester software.
- Requirement specification for Automotive Aftersales & Aftermarket diagnostic tester software.
- End to end diagnostic content creation for all automotive systems e.g., engine management, electric & hybrid systems, brake control, infotainment, ADAS, transmission, HVAC, airbags etc.
- Analysis of vehicle communication bus logs using various analyzers.
- Simulation of automotive systems using simulator solutions and in conjunction with OE testers.
- Design & creation of workflow or test sequences using IDEs like BDX or Grade-X
- Evaluation of OE diagnostic data, derivation of useful insights and implementing the same in target tester.
- On-vehicle validation of implemented diagnostic content and creation of test reports.
- Benchmarking and reverse engineering of aftersales & aftermarket diagnostic testers.
- Coverage evaluation of aftermarket tester by performing tests on various vehicle brands and systems, in various markets & create test reports.
- Thorough review the deliverables and provide recommendations.
- Continuous learning and self-development.
- Closely interact with software engineering team and technical experts from global teams.
- Travel to Workshops/OE dealerships on need basis for on the vehicle coverage, tracing and release testing.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in aftersales vehicle service, diagnostics and troubleshooting preferably in OEM dealerships/workshops.
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in automotive diagnostic content development.
- Strong vehicle system knowledge, including the sub-systems and components.
- Must have proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle and make it roadworthy.
- Ability to understand OE system description, service & repair manuals.
- Ability to independently handle diagnostic testers.
- Ability to handle diagnostic testers like VIDA, Xentry, GDS, ADT, SDT-II, DiagBox, HDS, Launch, Autel, G-Scan, Zenith etc.
- Good knowledge on wiring diagrams and conventions.
- Good knowledge of Bosch Aftermarket Diagnostic Tool - ESI [tronic].
- Sound knowledge on CAN, CAN FD, DoIP, UDS, J1939.
- Good knowledge on BDX-Bosch Data Extension
- Experience with analyzer & simulation tools from Vector or Samtec e.g., HSX, HS+ etc.
- Handling of various OEM testers
- B.E/B. Tech, Automotive Engineering
Preferred qualifications
- Good to have knowledge / experience in Programming languages.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, operating across mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology sectors. Driven by its purpose to create technology that is "Invented for life," the company leverages its expertise in hardware, software, and IoT to shape global trends such as automation, electrification, and artificial intelligence.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 406225 employees
- Founded
- 1886
- Location
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Funding stage
- Private Company
Leadership
Chairman of the Board of Management
Deputy Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
Markus Heyn
Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Mobility
Frank Meyer
Member of the Board of Management
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