Project Engineer

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 senior technical engineer to lead development of diagnostic solutions across embedded, PC, and mobile platforms in the heavy-duty vehicle diagnostics domain. This role is best suited for someone with strong hands-on experience in embedded software, vehicle communications, and system integration who can also provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams. You will help define architecture, solve complex integration challenges, and deliver secure, high-quality products that support evolving customer and industry requirements.
Responsibilities
* Lead development of driver, firmware, and application software for vehicle communication devices supporting heavy-duty diagnostic protocols such as CAN/J1939, ISO 15765-2, J1708/J1587, UDS, and ISO 22900.
* Define requirements, system architecture, and integration strategies across software and hardware platforms.
* Develop and enhance API drivers aligned to industry standards such as RP1210, RP1227, and J2534.
* Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and regulatory requirements.
* Collaborate with OEMs, fleets, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performing diagnostic solutions.
* Provide technical leadership during development, testing, and customer deployments by driving issue resolution and integration readiness.
* 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 the following areas:
* Object-oriented software development, preferably in C++
* Multithreaded software design and development
* Development of API drivers and communication layers on PC platforms using C, C++, or .NET
* Strong understanding of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, ISO 15765-2, UDS, J1939, and DoIP
* Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, secure communications such as TLS, VPN, and IPsec, and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark
* Experience with low-level PC drivers such as USB or NDIS and integration of third-party SDKs
* Strong experience with modern software development environments, preferably Visual Studio 2022
* Familiarity with Agile, CI/CD, and version control (Git).
Preferred Skills
* Experience developing firmware for vehicle communication interface devices using microcontrollers, CAN transceivers, UARTs, and USB peripherals, preferably on NXP-based platforms
* Experience debugging firmware on embedded or connected IoT devices
* Familiarity with PC and mobile application development on Android or iOS that integrates with third-party APIs and device communication layers
* Exposure to AI-assisted software development or familiarity with large language model-based tooling
* Linux experience in embedded or device-oriented environments
* Hands-on experience with cybersecurity practices in embedded systems
* Wireless communication experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic SPP, or Bluetooth Low Energy
* Experience with containerized applications on embedded systems (Docker, Podman).