Product Engineer Electrical / Electronic
EPITEC · Dearborn, MI · 1 mo ago
Business Development$45–$48/hrContract
About the role
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the development, testing, and launch of next-generation automotive tire pressure monitoring systems. This role will focus on validating hardware, software, and system-level functionality while ensuring compliance with automotive safety and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience testing automotive electrical systems and enjoy working cross-functionally with engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing operations to deliver high-quality vehicle systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for TPMS systems on bench setups, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments, and vehicle platforms.
- Support the development and validation of TPMS hardware, software, and system requirements.
- Lead and participate in design reviews with internal engineering teams and external suppliers.
- Create, review, and maintain quality and engineering documentation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FMVSS, ECE, RF certification, and homologation standards.
- Track issues, test results, and project status using FEDE and JIRA.
- Support vehicle development milestones and product launches through issue identification, root cause analysis, and resolution activities.
- Collaborate with Chassis, Vehicle Operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful vehicle integration.
- Support APQP and PPAP activities with suppliers and manufacturing facilities.
- Travel as needed to supplier locations and assembly plants to support design reviews, validation, and launch activities.
- Maintain engineering deliverables such as FEDE BOMs, Netcom Message Lists, configurable parameter verification, and other program documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience designing and/or testing automotive electrical systems.
- Experience working with automotive hardware, software, and system validation.
- Experience developing and executing test plans and validation activities.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with vehicle communication network tools such as CANalyzer.
- Experience with wireless or RF-based technologies.
- Familiarity with automotive development processes and launch activities.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and automotive quality standards.
Benefits
80 hours paid time off, and medical insurance contributions, dental vision and our 401k retirement savings plan.