Automotive Vehicle Triage and Modernization Engineer

Automotive Vehicle Triage and Modernization Engineer

Title: Automotive Vehicle Triage and Modernization Engineer

Location: Onsite (Auburn Hills, Michigan – more than 3 days per week)

Compensation: Full-Time (W2)

Are you passionate about solving complex vehicle issues and shaping the future of electric mobility? Expleo USA is hiring an Automotive Vehicle Triage and Modernization Engineer to join our client’s team in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This is a hands‑on, garage‑based role where you’ll lead triage efforts for a new light commercial vehicle (LCV) platform built on cutting‑edge electric architecture developed in Europe.

You’ll be at the heart of vehicle testing, diagnostics, and modernization—working directly with prototype vehicles to ensure performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Hands‑On Innovation – Work directly with prototype vehicles and cutting‑edge electric architectures
• Technical Leadership – Lead triage and modernization efforts for a new LCV platform
• Collaborative Environment – Partner with global engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Impactful Work – Help shape the future of electric vehicle performance and reliability

• Lead triage efforts for a new LCV vehicle platform for North America
• Investigate, classify, and prioritize incoming technical issues (SW, FW, HW, wiring harness)
• Reproduce and resolve complex hardware/software issues in prototype vehicles
• Optimize test setups and troubleshoot using diagnostic tools and vehicle data
• Analyze CAN/LIN logs and vehicle data to ensure system compliance
• Perform functional, performance, and durability tests on automotive EE systems
• Conduct fault tree analysis, 8D problem solving, and validation of corrective actions
• Define and execute validation checklist tests and processes
• Ensure alignment with Automotive client North America and global engineering quality objectives

• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering, triage, or diagnostics
• Strong knowledge of vehicle architectures and electrical system integration
• Experience with diagnostic tools, CAN communication, and vehicle data logging systems
• Proven ability to interpret CAN/LIN logs and troubleshoot vehicle subsystems
• Experience in OEM or Tier 1 automotive environments
• Skilled in structured problem‑solving and cross‑functional collaboration
• Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills

• Experience in in-field quality or post-production issue resolution
• Hands‑on experience with hybrid or electric vehicle systems
• Familiarity with fault tree analysis and 8D methodologies
• Experience working in prototype garages or test environments
• Exposure to global engineering teams and supplier collaboration

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Automation, Electronics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Industrial, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• (Can have certifications)

• Competitive Compensation – with company-sponsored benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents
• Paid Time Off
• Onsite Work Model – Work hands‑on in prototype garages in Auburn Hills, Michigan
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth

Please note: This role is only open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.

If you're ready to take your automotive expertise to the next level and work on cutting‑edge vehicle platforms, apply today and become a key player in our client’s modernization journey with Expleo USA!