ECU & Vehicle Security Applications Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electronics Applications Engineer in Saline, MI to shape future mobility through next-gen vehicle electronics, including ECUs and wireless systems. You will collaborate with local and international teams to define electrical architectures, deliver parts from concept to production, and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes project coordination, design for manufacturability, and strong communication across departments and borders, with travel up to 5% and overtime as

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Experience managing mid/large scale electronic systems projects.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• 6+ years in development of mid/large electronic systems from concept to production.
• 1–2 years in electrical architecture and ECU comms (CAN/CAN-FD/LIN).
• Knowledge of circuits; DFMEA and FTA experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan parts and systems structure through target setting, packaging, interfaces and feasibility.
• Ensure processes, deadlines, and error-free outputs for parts development.
• Develop products through project milestones with related groups.
• Create and maintain development schedules through SOP.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers in electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

System integration

CAN/CAN-FD/LIN

DFMEA/FTA

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

FTA

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electronics Applications Engineer in Saline, MI to shape future mobility through next-gen vehicle electronics, including ECUs and wireless systems. You will collaborate with local and international teams to define electrical architectures, deliver parts from concept to production, and mentor junior engineers.

The role emphasizes project coordination, design for manufacturability, and strong communication across departments and borders, with travel up to 5% and overtime as