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Trainee Automotive Diagnostic Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description XDIN subsidiary of ALTEN Group, includes 500 employees dedicated to the automotive engineering development. ALTEN is a Leader in Engineering & Information Technology system, and operates ...

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How much do trainee automotive diagnostic engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for trainee automotive diagnostic engineer in the United States is $68,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Automotive Diagnostic Engineer vs Automotive Service Technician?

AspectTrainee Automotive Diagnostic EngineerAutomotive Service Technician
QualificationsBasic automotive certifications, ongoing trainingHigh school diploma, ASE certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesign labs, diagnostic centers, workshopsRepair shops, dealerships, service centers
Job FocusDiagnosing complex vehicle systems, learning diagnostic toolsPerforming repairs, routine maintenance, troubleshooting

The main difference is that a Trainee Automotive Diagnostic Engineer focuses on learning and diagnosing complex vehicle systems, often in a training or development phase, while an Automotive Service Technician performs hands-on repairs and maintenance. The trainee role emphasizes skill development in diagnostics, whereas technicians apply those skills in practical repair tasks.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Automotive Diagnostic Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,617 per year, or $33 per hour.

Automotive Diagnostic Test Engineer

Quantum World Technologies Inc

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Sr. Engineer (Automotive Diagnostic Test Engineer)

Location: Dearborn, MI (Onsite – 5 days a week)

Hire Type: Fulltime

Domain: Automotive

Job Description:

  • 6 to 8 years of experience in the Automotive domain
  • Experience in Vehicle testing in terms of Diagnostic testing and any feature testing as per the test specification given.
  • Support team in explaining the issues/failed test cases to customer.
  • Knowledge in the ALM tool chain e.g., JIRA and confluence
  • Good knowledge on Generic Global Diagnostics specification (GGSD)
  • Experience in CAN based diagnostics and Diagnostics Trouble Code (DTCs)
  • Experience in Vector Tools CANalyzer, CANoe, Diagnostic Engineering tool