CPI Product Application Engineer (Software) (2026)

About the Role

We are seeking a CPI (Customer Program Implementation) Electrical Applications Engineer with a diverse set of skills who would enjoy planning, development and releasing embedded software for vehicle steering systems. Expanded responsibilities of this role would include conducting DFMEAs & contributing to defect resolution to ensure robust design performance, coordinating cross-functional activities to maintain requirements traceability, executing system-level software releases and achieving program milestones gate exits. The ideal candidate would enjoy working within a team-oriented environment and enjoy tackling complex software challenges applied to real-world systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an integral contributor to a team of highly motivated engineers committed to the development of ECU SW for steering systems.
• Plan, develop, test and track Feature design statuses for SW of electrical controllers.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and design experiments (e.g. DFMEAs and DoEs) on planned designs to ensure robustness.
• Support requirement traceability initiatives to ensure customer (e.g. DVP&Rs) and safety requirement verifications are completed.
• Coordinate system level releases of embedded merged software (i.e. including calibrations) for projects.
• Own and track problem solving activities (i.e. defect resolution) regarding complex hardware / software design challenges.
• Act as a SW interface to a Customer Service Center team (that interacts directly with an OEM interface).
• Collaborate with Nexteer's manufacturing facilities to build and test prototype and production samples.
• Interface with project management and cross-functional teams to achieve gate review deliverables for design, quality, reliability, and cost.
• Occasionally interact directly with OEM interfaces to support the Customer Service Center teams.

Required Qualifications

• Educational background in the principles and processes used to design and develop electrical systems (electrical hardware and software).
• Familiarity with embedded controllers (i.e. how a controller can be used to operate physical system with sensors, actuators & a motor).
• Proficient with Microsoft Operating Systems and Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience performing engineering calculations using computational tools and spreadsheets (e.g., MATLAB, Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work pleasantly with colleagues.
• Flexibility in earlier working hours to effectively support globally distributed stakeholders.
• Good organization and documentation abilities.
• Able to lift/physically move parts weighing up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the engineering development V-model and its application to system development.
• Understanding of electronic systems, computer hardware/software and automotive chassis systems (e.g. steering, braking, suspension).
• Familiarity with project management processes of planning, coordination, and execution.
• Familiarity with managing requirement and traceability systems (e.g. IBM DNG, Jama Connect).
• Experience with model-based design (e.g. MATLAB Simulink) for algorithm development and vector-based design testing.
• Ability to read and interpret software programming languages (e.g. C, C#, Visual Basic).
• Experience with automotive communication protocols and network-based integration (e.g. CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay).
• Experience with integration, measurement, and network test/debug SW Tools (e.g. Vector CANalyzer/CANape, Intrepid Vehicle Spy).
• Experience using formal problem-solving techniques (Shainin Red X, DFSS, 3L5Y) to drive robust root-cause resolution.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science required.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Nexteer as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)