Engineer III - Electronics

ZF; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive

Paid Vacation

Personal Time

401k Plan

Health Benefits

Paid Holidays

Diversity Culture

Community Outreach

Job summary

ZF seeks an ADAS System Instrumentation Engineer in Farmington Hills, MI to lead hands-on testing of advanced driver assistance features. You will install and calibrate measurement systems, robotic controllers, and data loggers while collaborating with system and algorithm engineers.

With 5+ years of relevant experience and a BS in engineering, you will troubleshoot equipment, design practical instrument solutions, and travel locally as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in ADAS testing or instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and vehicle testing principles.
• Hands-on problem-solving with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Be a key technical contributor supporting ADAS system and component testing programs.
• Install, calibrate, and operate ADAS measurement systems and robotics.
• Support and train test and algorithm engineers in instrumentation usage.
• Troubleshoot test equipment and respond promptly to urgent needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure repeatable test execution.

Skills

Instrumentation

Robotics

Data acquisition

Vehicle testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Data loggers

Measurement equipment

Robotic controllers

Job description

Engineer III - Electronics

Country/Region: US

Location: Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48331

Req ID 87195 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

About the Team

The Farmington Hills System Test team is a dynamic and diverse group of ADAS system test specialists focused on bringing advanced driver assistance technologies to life. Our team supports the development and validation of cutting‑edge ADAS features through hands‑on testing, innovative instrumentation solutions, and close collaboration with system and algorithm engineers. We thrive in a fast‑paced, problem‑solving environment where creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork drive success. Every day, our work directly supports vehicle safety, regulatory compliance, and next‑generation mobility.

What You Can Look Forward to as an ADAS System Instrumentation Engineer

• Be a key technical contributor supporting ADAS system and component testing programs
• Work hands‑on with advanced steering, braking, and GPS‑based robotic platforms used in real‑world and regulatory testing
• Support the execution of ADAS testing for features such as LKA, LDW, AHL, AEB, FMVSS 127, NCAP, and more
• Install, calibrate, and operate ADAS‑specific measurement systems, robotic controllers, data loggers, and target systems
• Become a subject‑matter expert in test instrumentation and robotics, supporting and training ADAS test and algorithm engineers
• Troubleshoot test equipment and respond quickly to urgent testing or instrumentation support needs
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality, repeatable, and efficient test execution
• Help drive continuous improvement in test equipment capability, reliability, and maintenance processes

Your Profile as an ADAS System Instrumentation Engineer

• Bachelor's degree (engineering discipline strongly preferred)
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, instrumentation, and vehicle testing engineering principles
• Demonstrated hands‑on problem‑solving ability with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing priorities to meet program deliverables
• Experience with robotic systems, test instrumentation, data acquisition, or measurement equipment preferred
• Comfortable designing and fabricating custom solutions using tools such as 3‑D printing
• Willingness to travel within a 60‑mile radius of the home office; occasional out‑of‑state or international travel may be required with notice
• Valid Michigan Driver's License required

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affinection Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can ris

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