CPI Product Application Engineer (Software) (2026)

Nexteer•Saginaw, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexteer is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. We are seeking a CPI (Customer Program Implementation) Electrical Applications Engineer with a diverse set of skills who would enjoy planning, development and releasing embedded software for vehicle steering systems. Expanded responsibilities of this role would include conducting DFMEAs & contributing to defect resolution to ensure robust design performance, coordinating cross-functional activities to maintain requirements traceability, executing system-level software releases and achieving program milestones gate exits. The ideal candidate would enjoy working within a team-oriented environment and enjoy tackling complex software challenges applied to real-world systems.

Requirements

Educational background in the principles and processes used to design and develop electrical systems (electrical hardware and software)
Familiarity with embedded controllers (ie how a controller can be used to operate physical system with sensors, actuators & a motor)
Proficient with Microsoft Operating Systems and Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Experience performing engineering calculations using computational tools and spreadsheets (e.g., MATLAB, Microsoft Excel)
Excellent communication skills and a desire to work pleasantly with colleagues
Flexibility in earlier working hours to effectively support globally distributed stakeholders.
Good organization and documentation abilities
Able to lift/physically move parts weighing up to 35 pounds

Nice To Haves

Understanding of the engineering development V‑model and its application to system development
Understanding of electronic systems, computer hardware/software and automotive chassis systems (e.g. steering, braking, suspension)
Familiarity with project management processes of planning, coordination, and execution
Familiarity with managing requirement and traceability systems (e.g. IBM DNG, Jama Connect)
Experience with model-based design (e.g. MATLAB Simulink) for algorithm development and vector-based design testing
Ability to read and interpret software programming languages (e.g. C, C#, Visual Basic)
Experience with automotive communication protocols and network-based integration (e.g. CAN-FD, LIN, FlexRay)
Experience with integration, measurement, and network test/debug SW Tools (e.g. Vector CANalyzer/CANape, Intrepid Vehicle Spy)
Experience using formal problem-solving techniques (Shainin Red X, DFSS, 3L5Y) to drive robust root-cause resolution

Responsibilities

Be an integral contributor to a team of highly motivated engineers committed to the development of ECU SW for steering systems.
Plan, (develop, test) and track Feature design statuses for SW of electrical controllers.
Conduct failure mode analysis and design experiments (e.g. DFMEAs and DoEs) on planned designs to ensure robustness.
Support requirement traceability initiatives to ensure customer (e.g. DVP&Rs) and safety requirement verifications are completed.
Coordinate system level releases of embedded merged software (ie including calibrations) for projects.
Own and track problem solving activities (ie defect resolution) regarding complex hardware / software design challenges.
Act as a SW interface to a Customer Service Center team (that interacts directly with an OEM interface).
Collaborate with Nexteer’s manufacturing facilities to build and test prototype and production samples.
Interface with project management and cross-functional teams to achieve gate review deliverables for design, quality, reliability, and cost.
Occasionally interact directly with OEM interfaces to support the Customer Service Center teams.