Automotive Technician - 9 Months Fixed Term

Company Description

Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer, and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks including those working in vehicle repair, aerospace, the military, natural resources, and manufacturing. From its founding in 1920, Snap-on has been recognized as the mark of the serious and the outward sign of the pride and dignity working men and women take in their professions. Products and services are sold through the company’s network of widely recognized franchisee vans, as well as through direct and distributor channels, under a variety of notable brands. The company also provides financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products and to support its franchise business. Snap-on, an S&P 500 company, generated sales of $4.7 billion in 2024, and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

The Cork facility is one of several Snap-on global engineering sites and employs over 90 development professionals. The Vehicle Communication Software (VCS) team consists of 30 people within the Cork facility, operating within a wider team of employees located in the US, China, Australia, Brazil and Mexico.

Position Summary

Snap-on Diagnostics is seeking an Automotive Technician to support the development and validation of software and automotive content across its suite of diagnostic platforms. The ideal candidate will be an experienced automotive technician with excellent communication skills and a strong working knowledge of vehicle diagnostics. Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostic equipment is essential, along with an established network of contacts within dealership and independent workshop environments.

As a member of the Snap-on Diagnostics team, the successful candidate will play an active role throughout the software development lifecycle. This includes sourcing vehicle communication recordings from targeted vehicles and validating diagnostic functionality to ensure the highest levels of quality and reliability. Through this work, the role directly contributes to maintaining Snap‑on Diagnostics’ position as a market leader in automotive diagnostic solutions.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Motor Mechanics or equivalent
• Comfortable with the latest vehicle technologies and diagnostic procedures used within the automotive industry
• Established network of automotive dealerships and independent workshop/car supermarket contacts
• Ability to read and interpret automotive wiring diagrams
• Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to plan and organize their working week.
• Strong computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Desirables

• IMI accreditation or equivalent in one or more of the following:

• Advanced Driver Assist System calibration

• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement

• Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components

• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on testing of diagnostic software on production vehicles across multiple makes, models, engines, and system variants to validate coverage accuracy and functionality
• Verify diagnostic trouble code (DTC) reading, clearing, live data parameters, functional tests, special functions and service routines against actual vehicle behaviour and OEM tools where applicable
• Confirm that diagnostic workflows, test conditions, and system responses are logical, safe and consistent with real-world workshop usage
• Identify inaccuracies, missing coverage, incorrect test conditions, or misleading results in diagnostic content and document findings clearly
• Validate newly developed or updated diagnostic content prior to software releases to ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer expectations
• Re-test corrected content following defect resolution or service releases to confirm fixes are effective
• Capture and supply vehicle communication recordings (e.g., CAN, DoIP) from targeted vehicles to support development, analysis, and validation activities
• Assist in reproducing reported field issues and collecting supporting logs, traces and recordings when defects are identified
• Accurately log defects, improvement opportunities and validation results into internal defect or content tracking systems
• Collaborate closely with software developers, diagnostic content authors, test engineers and product managers to explain findings from a technician’s perspective
• Compare diagnostic software behaviour against OEM diagnostic tools and service information to ensure parity or clearly documented limitations where differences exist
• Support analysis of OEM service functions, routines, and calibration behaviours to guide accurate diagnostic implementation
• Set up and maintain test vehicles, diagnostic tools, interfaces and supporting workshop equipment required for validation activities
• Manage time and project deliverables as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• Self-motivated
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, have great communication skills and be a

team player. This is a very exciting and rewarding position for a technician that has an interest in

diagnostics, fault finding and troubleshooting

Benefits

• Competitive package for this full time position
• Family Health Insurance
• Office hours with flexi time
• 26 days holidays plus public holidays (prorata)
• Opportunity to work with a leading global multinational
• On-site parking
• Company events
• Sick pay
• Flexible working options available
• Full-time, Fixed-term

Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Work Authorization

• Ireland (required)

Work Location

• Hybrid remote in Cork, County Cork

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cork, County Cork