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Systems Engineer - Diagnostics

Country/Region: US

Location:

Lafayette, IN, US, 47904-1863

Req ID 79713 | CSS Lafayette Staff, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description

Our team is a global, collaborative group of engineers dedicated to advancing the innovative Steering product line for Commercial Vehicles. Based in Lafayette, Indiana, you will review customer requirements for UDS and J1939 diagnostics, define CAN and UDS specifications, and work closely with software teams to ensure smooth integration. Your expertise in CAN-FD and secure CAN, alongside your collaboration with security teams, will drive the development of next-gen diagnostic tools. You’ll also support hardware requirements, perform acceptance testing, and work with a matched pair engineer to provide local UDS support.

What you can look forward to as a Systems Engineer - Diagnostics

+ Review of customer requirements for UDS and J1939 diagnostics and CAN

+ Definition of UDS and CAN requirements in textual form (Doors), includes Core and Application definitions

+ Creation of machine-readable CAN and UDS definitions in Vector CAN dbc format, Vector CANdela cdd or similar

+ Alignment with software teams on available diagnostic kernels and CAN stacks

+ Support of HW requirements per J1939 standards

+ Expert for CAN-FD and secure CAN in alignment with the security teams, includes definition of necessary CAN tools

+ Acceptance testing for UDS and J139 for selected deliveries and products

+ Specialization in J1939 and CAN requirements, alignment with matched pair engineer specializing in UDS to give local UDS support

Your Profile as a Systems Engineer - Diagnostics

+ Bachelors degree in electrical, mechanical, or vehicle engineering or related technical field

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience working with CAN, ideally J1939 and CAN-FD

+ UDS ISO 14229 working experience, defining DTCs, DIDs, and services

+ Good tool knowledge in Vector CANdela and CANdb++ or similar

+ Ideally knowledge of CAN Stack development in e.g. Vector GEN-y

Why you should choose ZF in Lafayette?

+ Annual Incentive Plan

+ Paid Vacation

+ 401k Plan

+ Health Care Benefits

+ Paid Holidays

+ A supportive collaborative team environment

+ A strong diverse culture

+ Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Systems Engineer - Diagnostics and apply now!

Contact

Kyle Nader

+1 734 855 2753

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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