Electrical Systems Engineer III

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is seeking an Application Engineer – Automotive High Speed Data Cables for a hybrid work model with in-office and off-site work. The role requires 4 days in the office weekly and travel to customer sites as needed.

The candidate will lead meetings, define cable specifications, support RFQ activities, and apply knowledge of Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1) to ensure product success across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years experience with automotive high speed data cables.

Responsibilities

• Attend and lead internal/customer meetings related to high speed data cables (Coax, Ethernet, A2B, USB).
• Work with internal design verification group to understand and set up testing required and evaluate signal degradation caused by attenuation, reflections, crosstalk, skew, and discontinuities based on OEM specifications and test methods.
• Support RFQ activities involving high speed communication data cables with consideration of manufacturing equipment and capabilities.
• Work with program team to define cable type, conductor size, shielding, insulation, and connector interfaces and identify, track and resolve open issues.
• Understand the requirements of high-speed automotive communication systems and apply knowledge of Automotive Ethernet, including technologies such as 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1 and higher-speed Ethernet architectures to support SEWS Ethernet cable business.
• Perform root-cause analysis of high speed cable issues using laboratory measurement equipment and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers on high-speed automotive cable and interconnect applications.
• Travel periodically to customer, OEM, Tier 1, manufacturing, and test locations as required.
• Good communication, time management and interpersonal skills required.
• Interface with internal customer Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems/Sumitomo Wiring Systems cross-functional groups, program managers and division management.

Skills

Automotive high-speed cables

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Location and Work Arrangement

SEWS – Farmington Hills, Michigan Office. Although located at SEWS – Farmington Hills Office, this is a Hybrid position, which combines both in office and off‑site work. Associates are required to work at least four days in the office each week, but also have the flexibility to work off‑site.

Job Title

Application Engineer – Automotive High Speed Data Cables

Responsibilities

• Attend and lead internal/customer meetings related to high speed data cables (Coax, Ethernet, A2B, USB).
• Work with internal design verification group to understand and set up testing required and evaluate signal degradation caused by attenuation, reflections, crosstalk, skew, and discontinuities based on OEM specifications and test methods.
• Support RFQ activities involving high speed communication data cables with consideration of manufacturing equipment and capabilities.
• Work with program team to define cable type, conductor size, shielding, insulation, and connector interfaces and identify, track and resolve open issues.
• Understand the requirements of high-speed automotive communication systems and apply knowledge of Automotive Ethernet, including technologies such as 100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1 and higher‑speed Ethernet architectures to support SEWS Ethernet cable business.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of high speed cable issues using laboratory measurement equipment and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers on high-speed automotive cable and interconnect applications.
• Travel periodically to customer, OEM, Tier 1, manufacturing, and test locations as required.
• Good communication, time management and interpersonal skills required.
• Interface with internal customer Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems/Sumitomo Wiring Systems cross‑functional groups, program managers and division management.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 5‑7 years experience with automotive high speed data cables.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

About The Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V