Electrical Engineer I

Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Healthcare, dental, prescription plans

Company paid life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V. in Acworth, GA, is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to support development, test and maintenance of electronic components for automotive roof system modules.

This in-person role reports to the Electrical Engineering Manager and focuses on reliable lab and production test solutions. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree (preferred) and 2–5 years in automotive environments, with hands-on LabVIEW experience, testing, debugging, and ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or blend of education and experience.
• 2-5 years experience in a technical position within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support LabVIEW-based applications for production and lab environments.

Skills

LabVIEW proficiency

Testing & debugging

Requirement engineering

Technical communication

Version control

CAN / LIN / UDS knowledge

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

LabVIEW

MS Office

Job description

Electrical Engineer I

Electrical Engineering (Reports To: Electrical Engineering Manager) - Exempt

This position is based in-person in ACWORTH, GA, U.S.A.

Summary

This position supports or leads the development, integration and maintenance of robust electronic components as they are used in the assembly, test and operation of automotive roof system modules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and support LabVIEW-based applications for both production and laboratory environments.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated end-of-line (EOL) test stations for assembly lines, ensuring robust performance and integration with manufacturing systems.
• Participate in design reviews with equipment suppliers, clearly communicating scope of work, technical specifications, and bill of materials (BOM) for test systems.
• Create and maintain diagnostic tools and NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) applications to support product validation and troubleshooting.
• Provide operational and diagnostic documentation to Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure proper use and maintenance of test systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives.
• Work closely with Electrical Engineering to implement motor and controller testing requirements in both lab and production settings.
• Support Manufacturing and Quality teams in resolving plant build issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver test data, interpret results, and develop reporting tools to support decision-making on the assembly line.
• Update and maintain DFMEA / FTA related to test systems and diagnostics.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives by optimizing test processes and equipment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a prioritized list of open items and work requests.
• Communicate project status and updates to internal stakeholders in a timely and effective manner.
• Document test processes and train team members on the use of software tools and systems.
• Follow current standards, contribute to the development of future standards, and ensure implementation of software, hardware, and process guidelines to support global consistency.
• Provide global support for automation projects, including remote troubleshooting and occasional international travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

IATF16949 Responsibilities

Adhere to all IATF16949 procedures as related to the department function.

Education and/or Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree preferred or blend of education and experience with demonstrated capabilities.
• Experience and capability: 2-5 years experience in a technical position within the automotive industry with demonstrated capability to execute the essential duties and responsibilities as defined in this job description.

Competence

• Core competences:
  • Proficiency in LabVIEW.
  • Action management & tracking.
  • Requirement engineering.
  • Testing & Debugging: Writing unit tests, integration tests, and using debugging tools.
• Desirables:
  • Analytical Thinking: Breaking down problems into manageable parts.
  • Logical Reasoning: Applying structured thinking to develop solutions.
  • Attention to Detail: Spotting bugs and edge cases in code.
  • Optimization: Improving performance and resource usage.
  • Time management.
  • Timeline generation / forecasting.
  • Technical communication.
  • Version Control.
  • Communication protocol: CAN / LIN / UDS.
  • Language: English.
  • Software: LabVIEW.
  • Microsoft Office applications (i.e.: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This employee regularly works in an office environment. Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Core Values

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

Tagline

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Inalfa Roof Systems creates exceptional in-vehicle experiences for people all over the world. Our goal is to be the first-choice partner for the automotive industry in roof systems and integrated technologies. We open up your world with every drive is both a promise and an ambition. It's at the heart of what we do. With our 5.500 colleagues in 14 locations worldwide, we enable all drivers and passengers to experience more fresh air and natural light, and have a greater connection to the outside world. We seamlessly integrate our technology to make driving easy and more enjoyable. www.inalfa-roofsystems.com Ownership, One Inalfa, Ambition, Progress Working at Inalfa means working in an international environment where you will have the opportunity to work with leading OEM's in the automotive industry. We focus on working as a team and solving problems together. We will encourage you to grow and to develop yourself. Your work matters here and new ideas are always welcome! We live by the motto we are in it to win it and are guided by our four values: Ownership, Ambition, Progress and One Inalfa.