Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer – 12V/48V

Pro Staff; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Pro Staff is seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of 12V/48V low-voltage power systems for next-generation vehicle platforms. The role is based in Dearborn, MI with a hybrid setup—4 days onsite.

Responsibilities include designing power distribution architectures, sizing and verifying low-voltage systems, and ensuring safety per ISO 26262. Collaboration with suppliers and engineering teams is essential to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of automotive 12V/48V electrical systems experience.
• Experience with power distribution, electrical architecture, power management, or low-voltage systems.
• Systems Engineering experience within automotive/electrical systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 and safety lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support development of 12V/48V power distribution and electrical architectures.
• Analyze, size, verify, and optimize low-voltage electrical systems.
• Develop system and component-level requirements.
• Support power management, electrical integration, and vehicle-level validation.
• Apply ISO 26262 functional safety principles.
• Work with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Automotive experience

ISO 26262 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Automotive/Mechatronics/Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/LIN

Jama/Jira

Batteries/DC-DC/PDUs

Job description

Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer – 12V/48V

Location: Dearborn, MI
Hybrid: 4 Days Onsite

We are seeking an Automotive Electrical Systems Engineer to support the development and integration of 12V/48V low-voltage power systems for next-generation vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support development of 12V/48V power distribution and electrical architectures
• Analyze, size, verify, and optimize low-voltage electrical systems
• Develop system and component-level requirements
• Support power management, electrical integration, and vehicle-level validation
• Apply ISO 26262 functional safety principles
• Work with engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of automotive 12V and/or 48V electrical systems experience
• Experience with power distribution, electrical architecture, power management, or low-voltage systems
• Systems Engineering experience within automotive/electrical systems
• Knowledge of ISO 26262
• Ability to work onsite in Dearborn 4 days per week

Preferred

• MATLAB/Simulink
• CAN/LIN automotive communications
• Jama, Jira, or requirements management tools
• Experience with batteries, DC/DC converters, PDUs, fuses, relays, or related power components

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance