Senior Electrical Engineer

First Brand Groups•Rochester Hills, MI

About The Position

PRIMARY ROLE: This role supports the development and launch for electronic modules for OE and Aftermarket applications , by providing detailed review of electrical and software requirements, assisting with electronic circuit design, preparing DV and PV test plans, testing, coordinating outside testing, preparing technical specifications, and assisting with technical customer interface.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Must have combined 6+ years experience in ECU modules and Test Validation
Ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
Self-motivated individual with a passion to succeed, a positive attitude and the ability to communicate and work well with others in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to embedded software - coding, testing, debugging, documenting.
Experience working with Communication tools such as CAN and LIN
Experience in automotive requirements definition, specifications, testing, validation, and quality.
Any specific automotive experience, particularly with braking, lighting, or towing systems
Creating test cases for Design Validation Plans
Experience or knowledge of designing board level circuit designs, leading worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA) and using hardware simulation analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute DV / PV test plans, coordinate workflow with outside test labs, ensure compliance to requirements and write reports.
Assist the software and electrical engineering teams along with technicians and manufacturing engineers with documentation of compliance to defined processes, throughout the development cycle.
Design and release electronic modules to meet requirements of new applications and customer needs
Develop & create hardware design documentation, specifications, BOMs, and WCCA documents.
Perform and/or assist technicians in circuit simulation and generate lab data to support the design approval process.
Follow the defined Product Development Process to ensure project deliverables are on time and on budget.
Evaluate design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
Direct and coordinate building of prototype parts
Support warranty return and plant reject analysis to determine root cause and drive product improvements.
Assists other engineers with project tasks as assigned