Electrical Engineer

Freedom Motors USA • Battle Creek, MI

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About The Position

Freedom Motors USA is hiring an Electrical Engineer to own the electrical systems in its wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions, from concept through production. The role designs and integrates controls for ramps, doors, and kneeling systems with the power and network systems of multiple OEM vehicle platforms, ensuring reliable operation for customers.

The Electrical Engineer works with Engineering, Production, Quality, suppliers, and OEM partners. The position covers electrical architecture, hardware and software integration, testing and validation, troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, technical documentation, and design reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in automotive, transportation, industrial controls, or a related industry.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting electronic hardware and supporting embedded software.
• Working knowledge of CAN, LIN, UART, SPI, and I2C.
• Hands-on skill with oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and CAN diagnostic tools at the subsystem and vehicle level.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Upfit or OEM electrical integration experience, or a background in mobility or specialty vehicles.
• Experience with EV/hybrid platforms, ISO 26262, ASPICE, or HIL testing.
• PCB design, C/C++ embedded development, or wiring harness design.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical architecture, interfaces, and system behavior for conversions across multiple OEM platforms, including safety interlocks.
• Integrate conversion systems without disrupting OEM airbags, ADAS, body controls, or diagnostics.
• Design and troubleshoot control modules, circuitry, power distribution, and harness and connector interfaces.
• Develop and validate embedded software, including control logic, diagnostics, and CAN/LIN communication.
• Plan and support testing from bench and prototype through DV, PV, EMC, durability, and production validation.
• Lead root-cause investigations and support field issues reported by dealers and customers.
• Create technical documentation, assess OEM model-year changes, and participate in DFMEAs and design reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level