Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the company, a premier supplier, in Warren, MI, US, 48093 . While working in this clean and climate-controlled facility you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the evolution of the industry. Come work for a company that has been consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work For. Immediate interviews are available, apply today!

Shift :- Hybrid – Tues, Wed, Thurs onsite and M,F remote. There may be times where they have to be onsite M,F it just depends on the work and what needs to be done

1st shift: 8AM – 5PM

Job Responsibilities:

Exterior Lighting Electrical Design and Release Engineer

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the execution and delivery of electrical engineering work for assigned vehicle or subsystem programs from early development through launch and production readiness. This role supports the design, validation, release, and issue resolution of electrical and electronic content, with a strong emphasis on hands-on troubleshooting, electrical bench testing, supplier engagement, interface definition, and program execution.

The engineer works cross-functionally with internal engineering teams, validation teams and suppliers to ensure robust electrical system performance and on-time delivery. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, and the ability to identify design risks early, drive corrective actions, and maintain alignment to program timing.

Core Competencies

• Technical problem solving on vehicle and through discussion

• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting, demonstrated use oscilloscopes, current clamps, and other electrical analysis tools.

• Supplier management

• Program Execution Discipline, coordination and organization

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Clear written and verbal communication

• High sense of ownership and accountability

• Demonstrated sense of natural curiosity

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause investigation

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of electrical systems, components, harnesses, modules, and interfaces at the bench, vehicle, and subsystem level.

• Investigate electrical issues using engineering fundamentals, test equipment, schematics, pinouts, and diagnostic data.

• Lead or support structured root cause analysis for electrical failures, intermittent issues, integration concerns, and performance problems.

• Distinguish between design, manufacturing, supplier, software, and interface-related issues and drive appropriate containment and corrective action.

• Document findings clearly and communicate technical risks, root causes, and recommended actions to stakeholders.

Electrical engineering execution

• Lead electrical engineering activities for assigned components, modules, or systems through the full program lifecycle.

• Develop, review, and maintain electrical requirements, technical specifications, and engineering deliverables.

• Ensure electrical designs meet functional, performance, quality, safety, cost, and timing requirements.

• Interface with cross-functional teams to align engineering decisions with vehicle, subsystem, and program objectives.

• Create, update, and maintain Electrical Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for assigned systems and components.

• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to keep interface documentation current and aligned across all affected stakeholders.

• Reviewing ICD changes for downstream impact to component design, system integration, validation, and release timing.

• Support issue resolution by using ICDs as a core reference for confirming interface intent and identifying mismatches.

Electrical bench testing and validation support

• Plan, set up, and execute electrical bench tests to confirm circuit function, interface integrity, signal behavior, and component performance.

• Use lab and bench equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, breakout boxes, and data acquisition tools to support testing and troubleshooting.

• Evaluate test results, identify abnormal behavior, and recommend design or process improvements based on evidence.

• Support verification and validation activities by confirming electrical performance against requirements and expected operating conditions.

• Work closely with validation and test teams to define test conditions, review results, and resolve electrical issues discovered during development and launch.

Program timing and execution discipline

• Manage engineering deliverables in alignment with program timing, gateway milestones, and launch requirements.

• Track open issues, support action plans, and escalate risks that may affect design maturity, validation completion, or launch readiness.

• Follow program timing closely and ensure engineering activities, supplier deliverables, testing, reviews, and documentation are completed on schedule.

• Balance technical depth with execution urgency to support timely decision-making and issue closure.

• Contribute to launch preparation and ensure electrical engineering readiness for builds, validation events, and production milestones.

What can give you a competitive edge

Supplier design reviews and issue detection

• Lead and participate in supplier design reviews to evaluate electrical design maturity, technical feasibility, interface compatibility, and compliance with requirements.

• Critically review supplier schematics, circuit designs, interface definitions, test plans, and technical documentation with the ability to understand the design and detect issues.

• Challenge assumptions, identify technical gaps, and provide clear feedback to improve supplier deliverables before issues reach later program phases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience in electrical engineering, product development, validation, or issue resolution in an automotive, transportation, or similarly complex technical environment.

• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, interfaces, signal behavior, grounding, power distribution, and component interaction to effectively troubleshoot issues on vehicle.

• Demonstrated hands-on troubleshooting capability with electrical systems and hardware.

• Experience performing or supporting electrical bench testing and interpreting test results.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to travel locally as required to support testing, supplier reviews, builds, or launch activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive electrical exterior lighting architecture and electronic modules

• Previous experience developing block diagrams and schematics.

• Experience with GMW DV/PV, subsystem validation, launch support, and production issue resolution.

• Experience working directly / leading suppliers in design, validation, and issue resolution reviews.

Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline. **must have**

Years of experience: at least 5-7 years (prefers closer to 7)

Analysis on a vehicle is really important for this position – cannot be limited to reading a schematic, must be able to troubleshoot

Microsoft Suite experience (Excel is used a lot, PowerPoint, etc).

Being able to have some level of technical writing

1  Previous electrical schematic design or electrical hardware design (preferred from scratch, need to create design/schematic and get it into production)

Being able to understand components, how to apply them, read schematics

True hands-on troubleshooting vehicles and understanding how to use electrical analysis tools to detect what issues may be going on with vehicles (for example - any kind of CAN tools)

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit

Company Description

With almost four decades of experience as a proven industry leader, Acro continues to be consistently recognized among the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in the United States. As an international professional services firm with deep expertise in consulting and staff augmentation offering a variety of solutions including MSP, VMS, RPO, HRO (and more), Acro operates across North America, Europe, and Asia from over 30 locations. Acro’s client portfolio includes some of the most well-known names in business and provides services across all verticals including technology, aerospace, energy, automotive, government, and manufacturing. To learn more, please visit