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Telematics Systems Engineer

LER TechForce
Columbus, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
IoT / Telematics Systems Engineer

Are you looking for a role where you can use your knowledge of telematics software and UDS and/or J1939? Would you like to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, flexible schedules, and ongoing professional development?

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering IT talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

We have a position for an experienced engineer with hands-on knowledge of telematics software and UDS and/or J1939 communication.

Job Location: Must be able to work on-site in Columbus, Indiana

What you will be doing:

  • Support 7 step problem solving/ FIRG sessions
  • Custom Calibration development related to connectivity products and features
  • Support field issue resolution and field integration of connectivity modules.
  • Record and analyze generated data including J1939, UDS CAN traces to determine and solve the issues
  • Create and revise ESW (Engineering Standard Work) documents for product connectivity
  • FMEA creation and review for system functions, processes and features.
  • Lead debug sessions with suppliers
  • Work closely with cross functional groups ensure end to end flow and compliance to business processes for product connectivity.
  • Interact with internal and external customers to identify customer requirements
  • Support service, manufacturing and application engineering group.
  • Analyze industry, supplier and customer product connectivity requirements relative to our customer's requirements
  • Perform DCR verification post implementation
  • Submit DCR's to document software issues discovered in the field/ bench tests
  • Prepare presentation material for design reviews.
  • Develop and execute test scripts to test telematics features.
  • Troubleshoot and debug and resolve ECM software and calibration issues.
  • Attending regular team meeting and communicating with peers about project updates.
  • 25% of this role is software development.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the following areas:

  • Electronics OR controls background
  • Embedded C Software development
  • Object-oriented design and real-time embedded software
  • Systems engineering methodologies
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Troubleshooting telematics systems, controls, hardware, or software issues
  • Verifying and validating telematics controls, hardware, or software
  • Critical thinking
  • Good communicator - written and verbal
  • Great collaborator

What you'll get:

  • Full benefits: medical, dental, 401K match
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Hybrid flexible schedule - in the office 2-3 days a week after ramp-up
  • The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

What you'll need to be successful:

  • College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines.
  • Two or more years of hands-on experience in the IoT or Telematics software area
  • Fundamental understanding of the internal combustion engines and aftertreatment systems
  • Diagnostic Interfaces and technologies such as UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services) and/or J1939 is required
  • CAN (Controller Area Network) datalinks and network topologies
  • Electronic control modules and related microcontroller architectures
  • Ability to write simple script for troubleshooting and data analysis
  • Embedded C/C Software experience is required
  • Motivated
  • Critical thinker
  • Good communicator - written and verbal
  • Great collaborator

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