Resident Engineer

Cad Engineering Resources Inc; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cad Engineering Resources Inc. in Northville, Michigan, seeks a Resident Engineer for a 1-year, 100% onsite contract.

The role centers on acting as the on-site technical ambassador, driving program milestones, and delivering high-touch customer collaboration with deep automotive electronics expertise. You will manage TPM activities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and guide hardware testing and validation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundational background in industrial automation and basic electronics.
• Proven experience in Technical Program Management (TPM), including timeline execution, risk management, and cross-functional leadership.
• Hands-on experience with automotive communication networks, specifically CAN and LIN.
• Proficiency with engineering and diagnostic software, including CANoe and vFlash.
• Solid understanding of automotive production processes, hardware testing cycles, ECR workflows, and PRTS management.
• Experience utilizing MS Project and Excel for program tracking, documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site technical representative at the facility, owning the customer relationship.
• Drive Technical Program Management activities, including tracking project milestones, aligning engineering deliverables with customer timelines, and proactively mitigating technical risks.
• Lead customer-facing meetings and presentations, providing clear, proactive and professional updates on project status, testing milestones, and issues resolutions.
• Bridge the gap between the customer and internal engineering teams, translating requirements into actionable technical deliverables.
• Take ownership of issue tracking using PRTS and manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Support electronics testing, hardware validation, and troubleshooting for automotive components, ensuring hardware meets quality standards.

Skills

Industrial automation

Basic electronics

Technical Program Management

CAN and LIN networks

MS Project

Excel

Tools

CANoe

vFlash

Job description

- Northville, Michigan

Approx. one-year contract position

100% onsite position - Day Shift

Pay Rate: $35.00-$40.00 per hour

Schedule : 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 6:00PM (occasional weekend work required based on project needs)

About The Role Of The Resident Engineer

Our customer is seeking a highly collaborative Resident Engineer to serve as the primary technical ambassador for our key customer. Located on-site at our customer in Northville, Michigan, you will be the definitive "face " of our engineering team, requiring an exceptional blend of deep automotive electronics expertise and high-level stakeholder management. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced role where you will not only execute hardware validation and testing but also drive program milestones, align cross-functional teams, and guarantee a seamless, high-touch partnership with their customer.

Customer Relationship

• Customer Ambassador : Act as the primary on-site technical representative at the facility, owning the customer relationship and ensuring an exceptional, high-touch consultative experience
• Program Leadership : Drive Technical Program Management activities, including tracking project milestones, aligning engineering deliverables with customer timelines, and proactively mitigating technical risks
• Stakeholder Communication : Lead customer-facing meetings and presentations, providing clear, proactive and professional updates on project status, testing milestones, and issues resolutions
• Cross-Functional Coordination : Bridge the gap between the customer and internal engineering teams, translating requirements into actionable technical deliverables

Engineering & Issue Resolution

• Issue Tracking (PRTS) : Take full ownership of tracking, managing, and resolving technical issues utilizing Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS)
• Change Management (ECR) : Draft, manage, and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to ensure accurate documentation and execution of hardware and system modifications
• Testing & Validation : Support electronics testing, hardware validation, and troubleshooting for automotive components, navigating the production process to ensure all hardware meets stringent quality standards
• Network Analysis : Analyze and validate CAN and LIN communication protocols using industry-standard diagnostic tools

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills Of The Resident Engineer

• Strong foundational background in industrial automation and basic electronics
• Proven experience in Technical Program Management (TPM), including timeline execution, risk management, and cross-functional leadership
• Hands-on experience with automotive communication networks, specifically CAN and LIN
• Proficiency with engineering and diagnostic software, including CANoe and vFlash
• Solid understanding of automotive production processes, hardware testing cycles, ECR workflows, and PRTS management
• Experience utilizing MS Project and Excel for program tracking, documentation, and reporting

Professional Attributes Desired Of The Resident Engineer

• Exceptional Client Engagement : High-level interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to build trust, manage expectations, and confidently partner directly with stakeholders
• Dynamic Work Environment : Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility setting while successfully managing critical project deadlines and customer requests
• Collaborative Mindset : A strong team player who excels at navigating high-pressure situations with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.