Administrative Assistant Powertrain Calibration Engineering

Position: Administrative Assistant   Powertrain Calibration Engineering
Administrative Assistant – Powertrain Calibration Engineering
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Administrative Assistant work onsite at our client in Ann Arbor, MI (this is a contract position)
Who we are:
LER Tech Force is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us
What you will be doing:
Provide administrative and coordination support to the PCE1 team to ensure efficient operation of department activities. This role will support engineers and management by coordinating schedules, managing documentation, and facilitating communication across internal and global stakeholders, including TMC counterparts.

• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements for team members and leadership
• Support preparation, formatting, and distribution of technical reports, presentations, and meeting materials
• Track and follow up on action items, project updates, and key deliverables
• Maintain department records, SharePoint sites, and documentation systems
• Support onboarding activities, travel reservations and general team logistics
• Coordinate communication with cross-functional teams and global counterparts (including Japan)
• Assist with budget tracking, expense reporting, and administrative processes

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential:

• Associate's, Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of recent strong administrative support experience supporting senior leadership
• Knowledge of SAP/Ariba
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams). Candidates must be tested prior to submitting and must score 80% or better to qualify
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience supporting engineering or technical teams
• Experience working in a global environment, including coordination with Japan
• Familiarity with SharePoint or document management systems
• Familiarity with advanced visualization/analysis packages (e.g., Power BI)
• Openness to explore new tools and methods (e.g., AI) to improve work efficiency
• Experience supporting project tracking or reporting activities

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects