Resident Engineer

Job Details

Job Title:

Electronics Resident Engineer

Location:

Troy, MI

Pay Range: $40/hr - $48/hr on W2 (The pay range may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

• Hardware & Electronics Engineering Contributions: Read, interpret, and analyze complex electrical schematics to understand electronics design basics and trace circuits for diagnostic purposes.
• Lab Equipment Utilization: Operate standard electronics laboratory equipment, heavily utilizing Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and Logic Analyzers to capture waveforms, verify signal integrity, and take precise electrical measurements during issue replication.
• PCBA Testing & Programming: Utilize JTAG debuggers to interface directly with microcontrollers for testing, debugging, and programming Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) at the bench level.
• Hardware Prototyping & Rework: Apply practical, hands-on experience to solder and rework Surface Mount Technology (SMT) components on automotive circuit boards.
• Embedded System Validation: Execute system validation tasks by developing a clear understanding of system bench setups and translating vehicle test cases against hardware system requirements.
• In-Vehicle & Bench Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot hardware and communication issues directly on the customer's test bench and in-vehicle. This includes actively reflashing Automotive Embedded Electronic Control Units (ECUs) with updated software or calibration files as needed.
• Root Cause Analysis: Serve as an active participant in technical problem-solving utilizing methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to identify hardware failures at the component or system level.
• Release & Parts Management: Release assigned electronics parts into the General Motors ECM process and order parts to support build events, ensuring timely closure of hardware-related ECRs and work orders.
• Collaboration & Delivery Tracking: Co-facilitate subsystem/component Product Development Team (PDT) meetings, speaking clearly with facts and data regarding hardware performance, and track the delivery matrix of bench parts, Mule Build Parts, Software, and Calibration files.
• Build Support & Sign-Off: Support the vehicle build process and sign-off activities for all prototypes and manufacturing builds (Virtual, Mule, Structural, Integration, Pre-Production, and Production).

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical or Computer Science.
• Entry-level experience, with an automotive internship, system validation experience, or customer service experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with an automotive company is a plus.

• Embedded Systems: Hands-on experience or strong academic familiarity with automotive embedded ECUs and PCBA architecture.
• Automotive Networks: Solid understanding of vehicle network architectures, specifically CAN Bus Serial communications and Automotive Ethernet communication protocols.
• Hardware Tools: Proven ability to use JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• General Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Programming knowledge in Google Scripts and VBA is considered a strong plus for data automation.

• Customer-Centric: Focus on the customer, act as a self-starter, and represent the company technically with superior customer service.
• Continuous Learner: Eagerness to build deep system and product hardware knowledge while maintaining an agile behavior.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Paid leave options may be provided as required by Federal, State, or local law, including Paid Sick Leave. Disclaimer:
Benefits may vary by assignment and are not guaranteed for client-recruited or direct-hire roles.