Field Systems Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Field Systems Engineer (Automotive): Managing fleet uptime and executing software/calibration deployments for prototype and pre-production vehicles with an accent on ECU flashing and advanced vehicle diagnostics. Focus on root-causing complex electrical and communication issues using CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet and specialized diagnostic tools.

Location: Superior Township, MI, USA. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Company

hirify.global provides technical staffing and engineering services for the automotive industry.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary technical responder and provide on-call support for fleet issues to ensure testing operations remain active.
• Manage software package deployment and execute ECU flashing across prototype and pre-production fleets.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting using ETAS INCA and proprietary Hyundai tools.
• Lead recording and analysis of CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet traffic using Vector tools (CANalyzer/CANoe) or ETAS tools.
• Travel to vehicle sites (40-70% travel) to perform on-site analysis and triage of hardware/software malfunctions.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to suggest process improvements for fleet maintenance operations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on vehicle engineering experience in EV or ADAS/Autonomous environments.
• Expert-level proficiency with ETAS INCA (ECU reprogramming/flashing) and Vector or ETAS tools for data logging.
• Deep understanding of CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communication protocols.
• Strong familiarity with High-Voltage (HV) EV systems, power distribution architectures, and Electronic control modules (ECMs).
• Proven ability to record, analyze, and interpret complex CAN traffic.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Provision of reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Flexible environment with a focus on field-based technical problem solving.