Automotive Vehicle Triage and Modernization Engineer

Expleo • Rochester Hills, MI

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About The Position

Expleo USA is hiring an Automotive Vehicle Triage and/or Modernization Engineer to join our client’s team in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This is a hands-on, garage-based role where you’ll lead triage efforts for a new light commercial vehicle (LCV) platform built on cutting-edge electric architecture developed in Europe. You’ll be at the heart of vehicle testing, diagnostics, and modernization—working directly with prototype vehicles to ensure performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, triage, or diagnostics
• Strong knowledge of vehicle architectures and electrical system integration
• Experience with diagnostic tools, CAN communication, and vehicle data logging systems
• Proven ability to interpret CAN/LIN logs and troubleshoot vehicle subsystems
• Experience in OEM or Tier 1 automotive environments
• Skilled in structured problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in in-field quality or post-production issue resolution
• Hands-on experience with hybrid or electric vehicle systems
• Familiarity with fault tree analysis and 8D methodologies
• Experience working in prototype garages or test environments
• Exposure to global engineering teams and supplier collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead triage efforts for a new LCV vehicle platform for North America
• Investigate, classify, and prioritize incoming technical issues (SW, FW, HW, wiring harness)
• Reproduce and resolve complex hardware/software issues in prototype vehicles
• Optimize test setups and troubleshoot using diagnostic tools and vehicle data
• Analyze CAN/LIN logs and vehicle data to ensure system compliance
• Perform functional, performance, and durability tests on automotive EE systems
• Conduct fault tree analysis, 8D problem solving, and validation of corrective actions
• Define and execute validation checklist tests and processes
• Ensure alignment with Automotive client North America and global engineering quality objectives

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation with company-sponsored benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents
• Paid Time Off - paid time away from work
• Onsite Work Model – Work hands-on in prototype garages in Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees