Assistant Chief Engineer
Job in
Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, 48326, USA
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
Optimal
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Role details
- Design Systems Engineer (DSC) / Assistant Chief Engineer-type role
- Location:
(100% onsite) - Focus on controller hardware (ECM, EVCU, TCM, DTCM)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related field
- 5 years of experience
- Background in control modules and electromechanical systems
- DRE experience (background only, not acting as DRE)
- Experience with sensors, actuators, control units
- CAN communication protocols
- Software calibration exposure
- Automotive development process knowledge (DFMEA, validation, etc.)
- Systems-level engineering (not design release)
- Requirements development and issue resolution
- Electrical/communication integration across modules
- Coordination with software, calibration, and DRE teams
- Support cost/timing inputs for new programs and changes
- Strong technical project lead / systems mindset
- Self-starter with minimal ramp-up needed
- Automotive experience preferred, but open to adjacent industries (if quick to adapt)
- Minimal CAD/design work (NX not required)
- Contract with potential for conversion
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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