R&D Engineer

VLE Electronics Inc. (DBA: BOE Varitronix) is hiring an R&D Engineer to develop firmware, design and implement automated testing systems and GUI-based applications, and conduct hardware and software testing. The position is based in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

• Develop embedded C/C++ firmware to control display modules, manage real-time tasks under FreeRTOS, and interface with hardware using protocols such as I2C and SPI.
• Design and implement Python-based automated testing systems that capture and analyze hardware performance data, and generate advanced visualizations such as ISO-style plots.
• Design, develop, and refine GUI-based applications encompassing gamma adjustment, white balance and color calibration, adaptive dimming control, and comprehensive panel diagnostics.
• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to validate display controller firmware, backlight and dimming algorithms, communication interfaces, and fault-handling mechanisms, ensuring reliable performance prior to full panel integration.
• Write and deliver technical documentation and reports for a complex software application, including comprehensive test plans, software architecture flowchart, data analysis summaries, etc.
• Bridge customer engineering and internal development teams for rapid bug fixes and feature requests.
• Deliver technical presentations, requirement walkthroughs, and demo builds for customers, resolving concerns with professional expertise.
• Oversee equipment performance to verify that systems operate according to specifications and with industry standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and prototype new display features or functionalities, performing tests and experiments to validate design concepts.
• Develop optimization models/systems using programming languages like Python and R to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive electronics, including display and lighting control.