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Cognizant Consulting

Diagnostics Engineer – UDS/OBD

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Job Description

Job Title: Diagnostics Engineer – UDS/OBD

Experience: 4 to 10 years

Location: Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad

Notice Period – immediate to 45 Days.

Employment Type: Full-time

Must Have

Automotive Diagnostics, ISO14229, UDS, OBD, On-Board Diagnostics, J1979, EURO7, Vehicle Diagnostics, ECU diagnostics development, UDS protocol implementation, diagnostic data authoring.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Diagnostics Engineer with strong expertise in Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) and On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) for automotive systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining diagnostic strategies for ECUs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and OEM requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement diagnostic communication stacks for automotive ECUs.
  • Develop and validate diagnostic specifications, fault codes (DTCs), and service routines.
  • Perform ECU flashing and reprogramming using diagnostic tools.
  • Analyse CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication for diagnostic purposes.
  • Collaborate with software and hardware teams to integrate diagnostic features.
  • Ensure compliance with standards like ISO 14229 (UDS), ISO 15765 (CAN), and SAE J1979 (OBD-II) standards.
  • Support vehicle-level testing and troubleshooting using tools like CANoe, CANalyzer, or similar.
  • Prepare documentation for diagnostic strategies and test reports.
  • Good to have working experience with Agile Methodologies.

Must Have Skills & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 5 years in automotive diagnostics development.
  • Strong knowledge of UDS (ISO 14229) and OBD-II protocols.
  • Hands-on experience with different communication protocols, diagnostic authoring tools and diagnostic tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy).
  • Familiarity with DTC management, fault handling, and ECU flashing.
  • Understanding of ISO standards related to diagnostics and communication.
  • Good programming skills in C, Python, or scripting for automation.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Good To Have Skills

  • Experience with AUTOSAR diagnostic stack.
  • Knowledge of Ethernet diagnostics (DoIP).
  • Exposure to OEM diagnostic requirements and compliance testing.

Soft Skills

  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving.

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Job ID: 146189699