Job Summary
L2 Automotive Diagnostic Software Support Specialist
Location: Onsite in Farmington Hills, MI
Schedule: Monday – Saturday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm; 11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Why This Job (Who You Are)
• You are passionate about the auto industry and problem solving
• You are ready to get out of the cold garage and into a comfortable office with a steady paycheck and consistent schedule
• You have a thirst to enhance your knowledge of OEM software modules and vehicle network communications
• You are looking to start your career (or your next career) with a Fortune 500 company
• You take satisfaction in solving complex automotive software diagnostics and repairs
• You can parse complex technical information and effectively communicate to your team members
• You are comfortable providing coaching and support to team members
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the Automotive Diagnostic Support team, you will provide support to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) automotive dealership technicians from our office in Farmington Hills, MI. You will assist in diagnosing software issues related to vehicle modules and systems. You will supplement the escalation process through the OEM’s technical assistance center. You will also:
• Provide initial response to the dealers, acknowledging the issue
• Leverage OEM remote diagnostic tools and processes, including workflows, repair manuals, and knowledge articles
• Provide a solution to the dealers and technicians over the phone and through a proprietary ticketing portal
• Ensure seamless and friction-less issue closure with focus on the accurate and timely solution provided to the technicians
• Coordinate with OEM level 2 and level 3 engineering team on repair guidance. Seek support from and liaise with other Client departments concerned with diagnosis, primarily Engineering, Quality, OTA (Over-the-air) and other Client Customer Service Department.
• Escalate in a timely and professional manner any issues that prevent the completion of tasks and achievement of SLA and targets
• Respond and act in a timely professional manner any escalations received
• Advanced troubleshooting of vehicle software systems
• Proactive coordination of multiple ticketing environments
• Provide root-cause analysis on underlying causes and recurring issues
• Provide responsive Escalation support to address software failures and data issues affecting customer vehicles.
• Determine which tickets require transition to L2 and L3 OEM engineering team
Skill Requirements
Required
• Able to work shifts within our hours of operation:
o Monday: Friday, 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM ET
o Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM ET
• Advanced level automotive diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office applications and Intermediate typing skills (~25 WPM).
• Multitasking in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Attention to detail in capturing case information in a digital environment.
• Being able to think critically about a customer's complaint and identify solutions based on SOPs and process guidelines.
• Customer service experience. The ability to truly understand customers to strive to provide great service.
• Clear communication skills.
o The ability to communicate clearly when working with customers.
• Good writing with the ability to convey nuance. Usage of complete sentences and proper grammar.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
• A love of cars
• Previous automotive diagnostic experience
• One or more years of contact support center experience
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree or ASE Certifications
Other Requirements
Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• You will be reading repair and wiring diagrams
• Communication Mastery
• Adaptability
• Positive attitude
• Time management skills
• Goal-oriented focus
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to monitor KPIs in a fast-paced environment
Training & Growth
• Four weeks of onsite training
• OEM-based training on various software modules
• Exposure to OEM process workflows, diagnostic tools and repair manuals
• Direct contact with OEM engineers to solve highly complex diagnostic problems