Kforce Inc · 21 hours ago
Vehicle System Triage Analyst Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$75/hr - $85/hr
3+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Vehicle System Triage Analyst Engineer for their client in Palo Alto, CA. This role involves serving as the primary triage engineer for complex EV system issues, performing diagnostics and root-cause analysis, and coordinating cross-functionally to ensure vehicle performance and safety.
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Responsibilities
Serves as the primary triage engineer for complex EV system issues on CE1
Performs rapid diagnostics, root-cause analysis, data gathering, and cross-functional coordination to ensure safe, reliable vehicle performance
Builds and maintains triage knowledge bases to scale across EV platforms
Act as first-line triage for EV issues across E/E architecture, HV propulsion, software/firmware, thermal, safety, and related domains
Verify reproducibility, assess field/lab data for safety impact, and bound issue scope
Collect and analyze logs (CAN, Ethernet, serial), DTCs, BMS history, thermal trends, charging data, OTA history, and variant details
Define controlled reproduction steps and document assumptions/limitations
Recommend non-invasive checks; Specify required traces, bench tests, and diagnostics by likelihood/risk
Use structured RCA methods (fault trees, 5 Whys, 8D) to identify root causes and latent failure modes
Coordinate with hardware, software, propulsion, thermal, safety, and cybersecurity teams; Drive effective handoffs and decision records
Produce triage briefs, RCA summaries, and knowledge-base entries; maintain symptom-pattern libraries
Apply risk scoring (likelihood/impact) to guide escalation and management visibility
Recommend short-term mitigations and long-term corrective actions (SW patches, OTA updates, design changes)
Archive evidence and create clear downstream action plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in EE, Automotive Engineering, CS, or related; 3+ years EV/system diagnostics experience
Strong understanding of E/E architecture, HV propulsion systems, BMS, inverters, motors, and functional safety basics
Proficiency in CAN/LIN/Ethernet, diagnostic tools, and log analysis
Structured RCA experience (fault trees, 5 Whys, Ishikawa)
Experience with OTA processes, software versioning, and fault/change management
Foundational ISO 26262/ASIL knowledge and basic automotive cybersecurity
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to operate with speed and rigor in a fast-paced program environment
Preferred
Advanced diagnostic tools; HIL, bench/rig testing, simulators
Python/MATLAB for data processing; data visualization (Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
Experience with RCA templates, pattern libraries, and triage playbooks
Familiarity with charging standards (NACCS/CCS), V2X, battery chemistries
Functional safety or cybersecurity training/certifications
Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics
Thrives in cross-functional, high-performance environments
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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