Project Control Engineer, Integration

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced engineer to lead vehicle-level integration and commissioning for prototype vehicles, focusing on powertrain software and control development.

You will develop test plans, perform design verification, and drive program delivery across platforms, communicating findings in cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, deep root cause analysis, and active participation in engineering milestone reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Science, or related)
• 2+ years troubleshooting and debugging physical vehicles
• 2+ years embedded software code experience
• 2+ years calibration and diagnostic toolsets (ATI Vision, CANalyzer, PTDIAG, EOL tools, or equivalents)
• 2+ years Design Verification (DV) and Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) processes
• 1+ years experience with Scaled Agile and Jira

Responsibilities

• Lead Vehicle-Level Integration & Commissioning for prototype vehicles, including High Voltage and Low Voltage systems
• Lead the physical commissioning process for breadboards and dynos
• Develop and maintain Vehicle and Breadboard Test Plans for each vehicle application
• Perform high-level Function Design Verification and develop DVP&R as needed
• Drive Software & Program Delivery and Powertrain Software Applications Engineering
• Own investigation, root cause analysis and PCA for xEV and traditional controls issues
• Represent PTEC at program and launch meetings, capturing and communicating timing and changes
• Support timing and vehicle studies for existing and next-generation programs
• Develop and deliver technical presentations for PTEC Controls Integration to stakeholders

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Motivated

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Embedded Software Understanding

Vehicle-Level Integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ATI Vision

CANalyzer

PTDIAG

EOL Tools

Jira

Job description

• Lead Vehicle-Level Integration & Commissioning


• Lead the physical commissioning process for prototype vehicles (both High Voltage and Low Voltage systems), breadboards, and dynos.


• Develop and maintain comprehensive Vehicle and Breadboard Test Plans for each vehicle application.


• Perform high-level Function Design Verification, analyze testing results, and develop DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) as needed.


• Drive Software & Program Delivery


• Serve as the Powertrain Software Applications Engineer, ensuring seamless integration of powertrain software across various platforms.


• Drive powertrain controls commonality across diverse vehicle applications.


• Maintain Lead requirement signoff to secure official program signoffs.


• Track and report progress on program deliverables, updating status in the Global Integrator.


• Lead preparation and assessments for critical Engineering milestone reviews (FDJ, PEC, FEC).


• Hands-On Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis


• Lead deep-dive troubleshooting efforts for vehicle controls issues, bringing in supporting teams as needed to resolve complex issues.


• Own the investigation, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective action (PCA) process for xEV and traditional controls-related concerns.


• Collaborate, Present & Plan


• Represent the PTEC team at program and launch meetings, capturing and communicating key timing and program changes.


• Support timing and vehicle studies for both existing and next-generation vehicle programs.


• Develop and deliver technical presentations for PTEC Controls Integration to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Education:Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Computer Science, or a related field).


• Vehicle Experience:2+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and debugging physical vehicles.


• Software Literacy:2+ years of experience in roles requiring a strong understanding of embedded software code


• Calibration Tools:2+ years of experience with calibration and diagnostic toolsets (e.g., ATI Vision, CANalyzer, PTDIAG, EOL tools, or equivalent major automotive tools).


• Quality & Validation:2+ years of experience with Design Verification (DV) and the Failure Mode Analysis (FMA) processes.


• Agile Methodology:1+ years of experience working in a Scaled Agile framework utilizing Jira.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a proven track record of successfully interfacing cross-functionally across multiple engineering disciplines


• Exceptional communication skills and a self-motivated drive to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Vehicle-Level Integration and Commissioning, with a strong focus on Powertrain Software Applications and Design Verification processes. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex vehicle controls issues and effectively communicate technical information across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vehicle-Level Integration


• Powertrain Software Applications Engineering


• Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R)


• Calibration and Diagnostic Toolsets


• Agile Methodology

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Troubleshooting


• Debugging


• Design Verification


• Failure Mode Analysis


• Embedded Software Code Understanding

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Communication Skills


• Self-Motivated

Industry Keywords

• High Voltage Systems


• Low Voltage Systems


• Breadboard Test Plans


• Engineering Milestone Reviews


• PTEC Controls Integration

Tools & Technologies

• ATI Vision


• CANalyzer


• PTDIAG


• EOL Tools


• Jira