Systems Integration Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group seeks a Systems Integration Engineer to join Ford-based projects in Dearborn, MI. You will integrate hardware and software into TPV-Mule prototypes, conduct end-to-end system bring-up, and develop electrical schematics for seamless integration.

Key tasks include troubleshooting prototype builds, validating CAN/LIN/Ethernet networks, and coordinating with design engineers to ensure compatibility and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience in automotive systems integration and prototype validation.
• Ability to read, interpret, and author electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of vehicle wiring, power distribution, and grounding.

Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware/software components into TPV-Mule prototypes to enable full system functionality.
• Perform end-to-end bring-up including power-up sequencing, signal validation, and functional verification.
• Develop and markup electrical schematics and wire harness drawings for integration.
• Interpret schematics and harness diagrams to support issue resolution and validation.
• Analyze vehicle wiring architectures, harness routing, and grounding.
• Review device transmittals for compatibility and readiness.
• Troubleshoot electrical and network issues during prototype builds.
• Manage surrogate components and perform gap analyses with PI schematics.

Skills

Reading schematics

System integration

Documentation

Cross-functional work

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering or mechatronics

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

Job description

Job Title

Systems Integration Engineer

Location

Dearborn, MI

Duration

Long Term

Client

Ford

Job Description: TPV-Mule Systems Integration Engineer

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Integrate new hardware and software components (EDS/Wiring, Modules, MUX signals, and Translator Boxes) into prototype vehicles to enable full system functionality.


• Perform end-to-end system bring-up activities including power-up sequencing, signal validation, and functional verification.


• Electrical & Schematic Expertise


• Develop, obtain, and markup electrical schematics and wire harness drawings to support integration of hardware onto TPV-Mule vehicles.


• Interpret complex electrical schematics and harness diagrams to support system integration, issue resolution, and design validation.


• Analyze complete vehicle wiring architectures, including harness routing, signal paths, power distribution, grounding, and interface points.


• Technical Analysis & Validation


• Collect and review Device Transmittals (DTs) from design engineers to ensure component compatibility and integration readiness.


• Conduct system-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and communication issues during prototype builds.


• Surrogate & Compatibility Management


• Select appropriate TPV-Mule surrogate components when production parts are unavailable.


• Perform gap analysis and compatibility reviews between surrogate/bridging parts and Production Intent (PI) schematics and designs.


• Network Communication & Diagnostics


• Utilize CANalyzer (and/or CANoe) for system-level communication analysis, including CAN bus monitoring, message decoding, signal validation, and ECU interaction.


• Debug network-level issues across vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.


• Validate ECU communication and ensure proper integration within the overall vehicle network architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.


• 0-2 years (Junior), 2-5 Years (Intermediate), 5+ Years (Senior) of experience in automotive systems integration, electrical distribution systems (EDS), or prototype vehicle validation.


• Strong Electrical Engineering background with proven ability to read, interpret, and author electrical schematics.


• Comprehensive understanding of complete vehicle wiring systems, including signal flow, power distribution, and grounding strategies.


• Hands‑on experience with CANalyzer for system-level communication analysis and debugging.


• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.


• Excellent communication and documentation skills.


• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple priorities.


• Available to work overtime on Weekends for first 3 months.