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Position Summary

• EE Commissioning Lead Engineer is responsible for software updating, configuration management, verification and software readiness VinFast engineering and test vehicles.
  
• This position supports CTF, vehicle validation, quality investigation, ADAS, InR and other engineering activities by ensuring that test vehicles are maintained required software baseline and configuration before testing.
  
• Role requires hands-on work with vehicles, engineering diagnostic tools, software flashing/update systems, vehicle networks and internal engineering processes.
  

Key responsibilities

• Perform software updates, flashing, reprogramming and configuration VinFast engineering and test vehicles
  
• Update vehicle ECUs/ECMs and other electronic control modules using approved VinFast engineering and diagnostic tools
  
• Perform vehicle OTA and workshop-based software updates according engineering requirements
  
• Prepare vehicles with required software baseline before CTF, validation, ADAS and engineering testing
  
• Verify software versions and vehicle configuration before and after software updates
  
• Confirm successful installation and correct operation updated software
  
• Perform post-update vehicle health checks and basic functional verification
  
• Identify and troubleshoot software update failures, communication errors, ECU programming issues and configuration mismatches
  
• Perform basic diagnostics using DTCs, ECU status, logs and vehicle network information
  
• Collect logs and technical information when software installation or vehicle functionality issues occur
  
• Escalate software-related issues to appropriate engineering teams with clear technical information and supporting evidence
  
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle software versions, update history, configuration, update status and identified issues
  
• Track software readiness of the engineering/test fleet and provide regular status updates to CTF management and engineering teams
  
• Coordinate software update activities with CTF, ADAS, InR, R&D, and other engineering teams
  
• Follow approved software release, configuration management and vehicle update procedures
  
• Ensure that only approved software packages and configurations are installed on engineering vehicles
  
• Support urgent software updates and vehicle preparation for critical engineering tests when required
  
• Maintain software update equipment, diagnostic devices, laptops, interfaces, cables, adapters and related engineering tools
  
• Support development and continuous improvement of vehicle software update procedures and documentation
  
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements when working with electric vehicles and vehicle electrical/electronic systems
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or related technical field; equivalent relevant automotive experience may be considered
  
• Hands-on experience with automotive diagnostics, ECU programming, vehicle software updates or vehicle electrical/electronic systems
  
• Understanding modern vehicle electronic architecture and ECU-based systems
  
• Basic knowledge automotive communication networks such as CAN etc
  
• Experience using automotive diagnostic or engineering tools
  
• Ability to read and understand DTCs, diagnostic reports, ECU information and software version data
  
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with engineering software and Windows/Linux-based diagnostic applications
  
• Ability to follow technical procedures accurately and maintain detailed records
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work independently and manage software updates across multiple vehicles
  
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
  
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to safely operate test vehicles
  
• Readiness for business trips
  

Preferred qualification

• Experience working with electric vehicles (EV)
  
• Experience with automotive OEM, R&D, vehicle validation, test fleet, prototype fleet or engineering workshop operations
  
• Experience with ECU flashing/programming and vehicle configuration management
  
• Knowledge of CAN, CAN FD or similar automotive communication protocols
  
• Experience with vehicle diagnostic and data-logging tools
  
• Experience with OTA software update processes
  
• Understanding software release management and vehicle software baselines
  
• Experience with Jira or similar issue-tracking systems
  
• High-voltage EV safety training or certification is preferred
  

Key competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Structured and process-oriented approach
  
• Strong technical troubleshooting capability
  
• Ability to manage multiple vehicles and software configurations simultaneously
  
• Ability to work effectively under changing engineering priorities
  
• Good documentation and reporting discipline
  
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  
• Ownership and accountability for vehicle software readiness