Automotive Engineer

GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GeorgiaTEK Systems Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Automotive Systems & Validation Engineer to support vehicle development, powertrain diagnostics, functional safety, warranty analysis, emissions testing, and systems engineering.

The role involves validating automotive systems, investigating component failures, developing engineering requirements, supporting regulatory compliance, and improving vehicle safety, reliability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering related to automotive systems.
• Relevant automotive engineering experience in systems development, diagnostics, validation, powertrain, warranty analysis, or quality engineering.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, engineering fundamentals, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, OBD II, diagnostic requirements, and automotive validation processes.
• Experience with technical analysis, root cause investigation, and engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license for vehicle testing in the applicable region.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and validate automotive system requirements and vehicle features.
• Support powertrain diagnostics, OBD II compliance, DTC validation, MIL functionality, and calibration activities.
• Perform functional safety activities in accordance with ISO 26262, including HARA, ASIL, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA.
• Conduct warranty failure analysis, component teardown, root cause investigation, and corrective action planning.
• Support transmission, driveline, HVAC, engine, and related automotive system investigations.
• Plan and execute vehicle, component, dynamometer, and emissions testing.
• Analyze engine and emissions system performance and support calibration optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, supplier, service, and validation teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering reports, test procedures, and requirements traceability.
• Support product reliability, warranty reduction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Software, Controls, Chemical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

INCA

MDA

HiL

Dynamometer testing

GT-Power

AVL Boost

Job description

Automotive Systems & Validation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)

Travel: Chelsea Proving Grounds, as required

Start Date: Immediate

Job Summary

We are seeking an Automotive Systems & Validation Engineer to support vehicle development, powertrain diagnostics, functional safety, warranty analysis, emissions testing, and systems engineering. The role involves validating automotive systems, investigating component failures, developing engineering requirements, supporting regulatory compliance, and improving vehicle safety, reliability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and validate automotive system requirements and vehicle features.


• Support powertrain diagnostics, OBD II compliance, DTC validation, MIL functionality, and calibration activities.


• Perform functional safety activities in accordance with ISO 26262, including HARA, ASIL, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA.


• Conduct warranty failure analysis, component teardown, root cause investigation, and corrective action planning.


• Support transmission, driveline, HVAC, engine, and related automotive system investigations.


• Plan and execute vehicle, component, dynamometer, and emissions testing.


• Analyze engine and emissions system performance and support calibration optimization.


• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, supplier, service, and validation teams.


• Maintain technical documentation, engineering reports, test procedures, and requirements traceability.


• Support product reliability, warranty reduction, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Software, Controls, Chemical, or Systems Engineering, or a related discipline relevant to the assigned function.


• Relevant automotive engineering experience in systems development, diagnostics, validation, powertrain, warranty analysis, or quality engineering.


• Knowledge of automotive systems, engineering fundamentals, and regulatory requirements.


• Familiarity with ISO 26262, OBD II, diagnostic requirements, and automotive validation processes.


• Experience with technical analysis, root cause investigation, and engineering documentation.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.


• Valid driver's license for vehicle testing in the applicable region.

Technical Skills

• Automotive Systems: Engine, transmission, driveline, HVAC, hybrid, and electric powertrain.


• Diagnostics: OBD II, DTC, MIL, CARB regulations, and diagnostic calibration.


• Functional Safety: ISO 26262, HARA, ASIL, FMEA, FMEDA, and FTA.


• Testing Tools: CANalyzer, INCA, MDA, HiL, and dynamometer testing.


• Emissions & Simulation: Engine aftertreatment, GT-Power, AVL Boost, and similar tools.


• Quality & Warranty: 8D, Fishbone, 5 Why, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA.


• Requirements Management: Requirements decomposition, traceability, verification, validation, and IBM DOORS or similar tools.


• Documentation: Microsoft Office and engineering reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.


• Knowledge of SAE J1979, SAE J2012, SAE J1968, and applicable ISO standards.


• Experience with hybrid/electric vehicles, emissions systems, warranty analysis, and reliability engineering.


• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and automotive quality processes.


• Strong technical documentation, project coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A technically strong automotive engineering professional with experience in vehicle systems, diagnostics, safety, testing, or quality engineering. The candidate should be capable of analyzing complex engineering issues, validating system performance, supporting regulatory compliance, and coordinating corrective actions across multidisciplinary engineering teams.