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Project Engineer-EMBEDDED SOFTWARE

Snap-on • Corporate Training • Health & Medical Electronics • Bachelor's Degree • C# • C++ • 3 days ago

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≈ $113k – $213k per year (Estimated)

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In office (Rochester Hills)

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Senior · 5+ years exp

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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026.

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Snap-on

Snap-on is a US manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and repair information for professional users, headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Founded in Milwaukee in 1920 and listed on the NYSE, it employs about 13,000 people worldwide and reported net sales of $4.7 billion in 2025, selling through its mobile van franchise network and brands such as Bahco to automotive, aviation, manufacturing, military, mining and other industries. It hires outside sales representatives, production associates and machine operators, engineers, product specialists, calibration technicians, plant controllers and payroll and planning staff.

snapon.com • HQ: Kenosha, United States • Health & Medical Electronics • Corporate Training • 5000+ employees • Est. 1920

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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).

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