Field Systems Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Field Systems Engineer (Automotive): Managing fleet uptime, software deployment, and advanced diagnostics for prototype and pre-production vehicles with an accent on ECU flashing and CAN/LIN/Ethernet data analysis. Focus on rapid field triage, troubleshooting complex electrical communication issues, and collaborating with engineering teams to support permanent fix development.

Location: Must be based in Superior Township, MI, USA

Company

hirify.global is a specialized engineering and recruitment consultancy providing technical solutions to the automotive industry.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary technical responder for fleet issues and provide on-call support.
• Manage software package deployment and ECU flashing across prototype and pre-production fleets.
• Perform advanced diagnostics using ETAS INCA and proprietary tools to investigate system faults.
• Lead CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet traffic recording and root-cause analysis.
• Travel to vehicle sites to perform on-site hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with project managers to suggest process improvements for fleet maintenance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on vehicle engineering experience in EV or ADAS/Autonomous environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with ETAS INCA, Vector tools, or similar diagnostic software.
• Deep understanding of CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communication protocols.
• Strong familiarity with High-Voltage (HV) EV systems and power distribution architectures.
• Proven ability to record, analyze, and interpret complex vehicle data.
• Ability to travel 40-70% to regional vehicle sites for on-site support.