Electronics Applications Engineer

North Central Institute; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Institute is seeking a passionate Electronics Applications Engineer to help shape the future of mobility through next-generation vehicle electronics systems. You will plan part and system structures, define electrical interfaces, and drive schedules from concept to SOP, coordinating with internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires deep experience in mid-to-large scale electronic systems, and familiarity with CAN/CAN-FD/LIN networks, plus DFMEA/DRBFM/FTA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage mid/large scale projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reach project milestones with on-time high quality output.
• More than 6 years of experience leading or collaborating on development of mid-size or large-scale electronic systems, from concept through production.
• 1-2 years of experience with basic electrical architecture and vehicle ECU communication through CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, CXPI, and other communication protocols.
• Fundamental circuitry knowledge.
• Experience with development quality tools; DFMEA, DRBFM, FTA, etc
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Plan structure of parts and systems through target setting, packaging, electrical interface definition, parameter setting, and style feasibility.
• Measured/accountable for following department processes, meeting deadlines, and error-free output for parts development of the group (E.g., Parts Lists, Wire Specifications, Part Specifications.).
• For specified vehicle projects, responsible for identifying and developing products through project related milestones in cooperation with related groups.
• Measured/accountable for the development of electronic parts within concurrent minor and major changes.
• Create and maintain part development schedule through to SOP (Start of Production).
• Conduct schedule negotiations within Electronics Systems department and suppliers.
• Assess and develop risk management activities to maintain project targets; i.e., performance, cost, mass, quality, user experience. Make proposals and recommendations to recover.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Electronic systems development

Vehicle network protocols

Risk management

Scheduling

Overtime readiness

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in EE/ME/CS/CE/Robotics

Tools

DFMEA

DRBFM

FTA

Job description

Looking for a passionate and highly motivatedElectronics Applications Engineer to join us in creating the future of mobility as we develop next-generation vehicle Electronics systems.

Responsibilities:

Plan structure of parts and systems through target setting, packaging, electrical interface definition, parameter setting, and style feasibility.

Measured/accountable for following department processes, meeting deadlines, and error-free output for parts development of the group (E.g., Parts Lists, Wire Specifications, Part Specifications.).

For specified vehicle projects, responsible for identifying and developing products through project related milestones in cooperation with related groups.

Measured/accountable for the development of electronic parts within concurrent minor and major changes.

Create and maintain part development schedule through to SOP (Start of Production).

Conduct schedule negotiations within Electronics Systems department and suppliers.

Assess and develop risk management activities to maintain project targets; i.e., performance, cost, mass, quality, user experience. Make proposals and recommendations to recover.

Requirements

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.

Proven ability to manage mid/large scale projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reach project milestones with on-time high quality output.

More than 6 years of experience leading or collaborating on development of mid-size or large-scale electronic systems, from concept through production.

1-2 years of experience with basic electrical architecture and vehicle ECU communication through CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, CXPI, and other communication protocols.

Fundamental circuitry knowledge.

Experience with development quality tools; DFMEA, DRBFM, FTA, etc

Willingness to work overtime, when necessary, up to 10% of the time.

Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 5% of the time.