Automotive Electrical Engineer: HV Systems & CAN Diagnostics

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support current product vehicle systems in a fast-paced setting. You will diagnose and resolve electrical issues, perform CAN-based debugging, and improve wiring harness reliability across HV and LV architectures.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, data-driven validation, and adherence to structured problem-solving methodologies like 8D or DMAIC. Relevant automotive experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineer with commercial vehicle drive systems and Li-ion batteries.
• Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting in automotive or commercial vehicle systems.
• Deep understanding of wiring harness design, failure modes, and field diagnostics (HV and LV).
• Experience with CAN tools, data logging, and network-level debugging.
• Familiarity with electrical architectures, power distribution, and system integration challenges.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution for current product vehicle support.
• CAN communication debugging including SAE J1939 analysis, signal tracing, and network fault isolation.
• Wiring harness issues (HV & LV): routing, chafing, shielding, connector integrity, and circuit continuity.
• HV and LV junction boxes: failure modes, sealing, busbar integrity, and electrical distribution faults.
• Power electronics: inverters, DCDCs, and associated interface/debug challenges.
• EMI/EMC investigation and mitigation in vehicle environments.
• Electrical distribution system performance and robustness improvements.
• DFMEA support with a focus on real-world failure modes and corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

CAN tools

Data logging

Network-level debugging

Structured problem-solving

Tools

Creo

Schematic

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support current product vehicle systems in a fast-paced setting. You will diagnose and resolve electrical issues, perform CAN-based debugging, and improve wiring harness reliability across HV and LV architectures.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, data-driven validation, and adherence to structured problem-solving methodologies like 8D or DMAIC. Relevant automotive experience is required.