V.I.E Fleet Operability Engineer (M/F)

ALTEN; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Electrical/Mechatronics engineer to lead vehicle fleet operability activities, perform software updates, and investigate root causes across development, durability, and field fleets. You will analyze CAN/LIN/Ethernet logs and coordinate with design, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include reporting weekly status, supporting launches, and driving corrective actions to closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Eligibility to the French V.I.E Contract.
• Proficient in CAN/LIN/Ethernet protocols.
• Good English communication skills (B2 or higher).
• Willingness to travel and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle fleet operability activities and software update execution.
• Perform root cause investigations across development, durability, and field fleets.
• Review CAN, LIN, Ethernet and vehicle communication logs.
• Develop issue reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Interface with design, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Provide weekly operational status reports and executive summaries.
• Support launch activities and vehicle readiness reviews.
• Drive issue resolution to closure and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.

Skills

Autonomy & Problem solving

Strong communication skills

English proficiency (B2)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Mechatronics

Eligible for French V.I.E contract

Tools

CAN

LIN

Ethernet

Valid driver's license

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Key Responsibilities

The engineer is responsible for leading vehicle fleet operability activities, software update execution, vehicle issue triage, and root cause investigations across development, durability, reliability, and field fleets.

• Lead fleet vehicle troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
• Support development fleets, durability fleets, proving grounds, shipping ports, and storage yards.
• Analyze vehicle electrical, networking, and software-related concerns
• Review CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and vehicle communication logs.
• Develop issue reports and corrective action recommendations.
• Interface with design, software, validation, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Provide weekly operational status reports and executive summaries.
• Support launch activities and vehicle readiness reviews.
• Drive issue resolution to closure and verify effectiveness of corrective actions

Profile

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Eligibility to the French V.I.E Contract
• Communication Protocols (CAN/LIN/Ethernet)
• good communication skills as this person is in daily customer contact
• well presenting themself as soft skill
• Autonomy & Problem solving
• good English level in writing and oral (at least B2)
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel
• practical experience working as intern or working student
• OEM experience, ASIL
• ASPIC

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.