Resident Engineer (GM)

Nidec Corporation; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Corporation is seeking a Resident Engineer for the General Motors (GM) Team, located in Warren, MI. This position focuses on providing primary onsite technical support throughout vehicle development and production launches.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of automotive engineering experience. Responsibilities include liaising with GM teams, managing Engineering Change Requests, and leading vehicle-level testing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive engineering, ECUs, switches vehicle development as a 1st Tier Supplier.
• Knowledge of vehicle development stages and Advanced Product Quality Planning tools.
• Proficiency with GM-specific systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for GM teams during vehicle development.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests and track design changes.
• Lead testing for ECUs and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Understanding of vehicle networks

Knowledge of IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Science

Tools

GM systems platforms (PRTS, Supply Power, etc.)

Vector CANoe

Vehicle Spy

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Summary

Nidec Mobility America Corporation (NMOA) is seeking an energetic and focused Resident Engineer for our General Motors (GM) Team, located in the Warren, MI locale. The Resident Engineer (GM) will serve as GM’s primary technical liaison, providing onsite support during vehicle development, prototype builds, and production launches to meet all program milestones.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for GM Design Release Engineers (DRE) and plant personnel.
• Initiate and track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and process design changes through GM’s eMERGE platform.
• Perform software reflashes using tools such as Vehicle Spy or CANoe and support bench and vehicle‑level testing.
• Attend daily design reviews and support Application Part Qualification Program (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation.
• Support structured root‑cause analysis (e.g., Red X, 8D) for supplier‑related quality or integration issues.
• Investigate and resolve issues in GM’s Problem Resolution and Tracking System (PRTS).
• Determine and communicate customer requirements for product applications, including performance, physical requirements, testing, documentation, and warranty.
• Lead resolution of technical issues with the customer, Nidec Sales, and Product Engineering, including functional testing using vehicle interface tools and data loggers.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports for meetings, presentations, and customer presentations.
• Ensure ECUs, vehicle switches, and other Nidec products are correctly packaged and aligned within vehicle architecture requirements.
• Collect and analyze data log files from vehicle components to diagnose failures on the vehicle or test benches.
• Perform on‑site software updates using tools such as Vehicle Spy, CANoe, or customized bench equipment from the engineering team.
• Lead bench and vehicle‑level testing for ECUs and lead Appearance Approval Report (AAR) and Touch, Appearance, Lighting, Color (TALC) reviews.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or related Engineering.
• Experience: 3+ years in automotive engineering, ECUs, switches vehicle development as a 1st Tier Supplier.
• Knowledge of vehicle development stages and Advanced Product Quality Planning tools such as DFMEA and ADVP/R.
• Understanding of vehicle networks and communication protocols like Ethernet and CAN/LIN.
• Proficiency with GM‑specific systems platforms: PRTS, Supply Power, CEMENT, eMERGE/ECM.
• Familiarity with Vector CANoe, Vehicle Spy, NeoVI, and CAD software such as NX and Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and GM 1927 Global Supplier Quality standards.
• Strong multitasking ability, attention to detail, and sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Ability to read prints & schematics (plus) and use CANalyzer/LIN logs (plus).

Work Shift Schedule

First Shift (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action: Nidec is an EEO and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf