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Assistant Chief Engineer

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Role details

  • Design Systems Engineer (DSC) / Assistant Chief Engineer-type role
  • Location: (100% onsite)
  • Focus on controller hardware (ECM, EVCU, TCM, DTCM)
Must-have
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or related field
  • 2 years of automotive engineering experience
  • Background in control modules and electromechanical systems
  • DRE experience (background only, not acting as DRE)
Nice-to-have
  • Experience with sensors, actuators, control units
  • CAN communication protocols
  • Software calibration exposure
  • Automotive development process knowledge (DFMEA, validation, etc.)
Role focus
  • 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
Target profile
  • 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)
Additional notes
  • Minimal CAD/design work (NX not required)
  • Contract with potential for conversion
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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