ECU & Cockpit Electronics Applications Engineer

Actalent; Saline (MI); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

PTO (paid time off)

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electronics Applications Engineer to join the Integrated Vehicle Systems group in Saline, MI, focusing on functional ECU and smart security applications. You will plan structures, ensure process adherence, and collaborate with global teams to drive next‑gen cockpit electronics from concept to SOP.

The role requires 6+ years in mid/large-scale electronic systems development, ECU communication experience, and strong presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience developing mid/large-scale electronic systems from concept to production.
• 1-2 years of experience with basic electrical architecture and vehicle ECU communication (CAN, CAN‑FD, LIN).
• Fundamental knowledge of circuitry.
• Experience with development quality tools such as DFMEA and FTA.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Clear and concise presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Willingness to work overtime up to 10%.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Plan the structure of parts and systems through target setting, packaging, electrical interface definition, parameter setting, and style feasibility.
• Ensure adherence to processes, meet deadlines, and produce error-free output for parts development.
• Identify and develop products through project milestones with related groups.
• Develop electronic parts for concurrent minor and major changes.
• Improve group operations, processes, and project visualization to enhance quality of output.
• Innovate to improve customer experience.
• Gain knowledge of parts, competitors, and customers to transform them into proposals and designs.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles and technologies to propose next-generation parts/systems.
• Create and maintain part development schedules through Start of Production (SOP).
• Conduct schedule negotiations within Electronics Systems and with suppliers.
• Assess and develop risk management activities to meet targets (performance, cost, mass, quality, UX).
• Participate in evaluation and manufacturing activities domestically and internationally.
• Communicate with engineering staff and international counterparts.
• Support and grow development of electrical systems.
• Work with local and international engineers on Cockpit Electronics for future vehicles.
• Lead creation of performance and functional specs for Cockpit Electronics.
• Collaborate with customers and engineers to solve issues and conduct joint testing.
• Mentor junior engineers in electrical system development.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Willingness to learn

Time management

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

ECU communication protocols (CAN, CAN‑

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics, electrical engineering, or equivalent

Tools

DFMEA

FTA

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electronics Applications Engineer to join the Integrated Vehicle Systems group in Saline, MI, focusing on functional ECU and smart security applications. You will plan structures, ensure process adherence, and collaborate with global teams to drive next‑gen cockpit electronics from concept to SOP.

The role requires 6+ years in mid/large-scale electronic systems development, ECU communication experience, and strong presentation skills.