Electronic Application Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Saline, Michigan, United States; onsite role. Must already have the right to work in the United States and must not require employment-based visa or work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.

Company

Automotive manufacturer developing next-generation mobility solutions and vehicle electronic systems.

What you will do

• Develop and implement vehicle electronic parts and systems by defining electrical interfaces, setting parameters, and applying vehicle specifications.
• Lead performance and functional specifications for cockpit electronics and other vehicle electronic components.
• Manage component development schedules from initial requirements through start of production, including milestones, risks, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with design, evaluation, quality, manufacturing, sales, supplier, North American, and Japanese engineering teams to resolve issues and deliver project outcomes.
• Apply electronic components across concurrent vehicle programs, including major and minor model changes, and support joint testing and technical decision-making.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies while improving development processes, project visibility, and team operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• At least one year of relevant professional, internship, researcher, or co-op experience.
• Experience managing projects and collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver quality work within established milestones.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience supporting technical issue investigations with suppliers, quality teams, sales teams, and other partners.
• Working knowledge of development quality tools such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design Review Based on Failure Mode, or Fault Tree Analysis.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Nice to have

• Experience using CATIA or a comparable engineering design system.
• Programming experience with Python, C++, or a similar programming language.
• Experience developing electronic control units, cockpit electronics, or wireless communication systems.
• Experience supporting vehicle evaluation or manufacturing activities in domestic or international environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Teamwork-focused, flexible, and respectful work environment.
• Professional growth and development programs with tuition reimbursement.
• Team member vehicle purchase discount and lease vehicle program, if applicable.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and annual retirement contribution, if applicable.
• Relocation assistance, tax-advantaged accounts, and family support services, if applicable.