Car Diagnostics - Direct Hire - Now Hiring

We are seeking a Vehicle Diagnostic Specialist for a very important client. Location - San Jose, CA Shift - Day Pay - $20.00 to $25.00 an hour Job Duties - * Research, design, and develop computer based software systems for hand-held automotive test equipment, peripherals and software test equipment. * Understands vehicle under the hood and undercar technology, including demonstrated proficiency with powertrain, chassis, and body systems. * Performs research into vehicle systems and authors data and functional tests to support diagnosis of specific vehicle faults. Approx 70% of the specialists time is spent on this activity. * Comfortable working around vehicle electronic and electrical systems, with knowledge of vehicle network systems. * Capable of removing and replacing automotive components, returning the vehicle to equal or better than before condition. * Capable of Analyzing technician and vehicle system needs, to ensure compatibility with software system. * Specifies, designs, and authors software system screen flows and functional requirements. * Accepts responsibility for multiple projects, time sharing between multiple projects, and reporting weekly activity status. * Ensures that project data is input into a database, spreadsheet, or text file(s). * This includes documentation of pertinent release specification(s), communication message information, parameter data, or other material. * Consults with software engineers, hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate the interface between hardware and software. * Assists with development and directs software system testing procedures for verification and validation of the software programs used on hand-held automotive test equipment and peripherals. * Assists with development and directs execution of the validation plan for the software system. * Assists in the development and analysis of software system documentation, including problem reports and update or creation of Operator's manuals. * Assists in the generation of market surveys, competitor tool analyses and marketing literature. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Requirements: * 5 years automotive and diagnostic experience using scan tools * Knowledge of personal computers and software applications * Experience with computer data entry * Good written and verbal communication skills Preferred: * AA degree in Automotive Technology * Automotive diagnostic software development experience * Database data entry and general usage experience * Demonstrated experience with major Domestic and/or Asian Import vehicles * Motorcycle experience