Vehicle Electrical System & Hardware Engineer

Tenneco; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Vehicle Electrical System & Hardware Engineer to contribute to the planning and maintenance of advanced vehicle technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, hands-on experience with vehicle electronics, and a willingness to travel for training. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant technical experience in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle electrics/electronics.
• Basic knowledge of automotive sensors and sensor interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Master technical field and stay updated on automotive developments.
• Collaborate with the Electronic Controls Systems team in Europe.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic systems

Hands-on experience in cable harness design

Basic programming knowledge

Fluent in English

Knowledge of in-vehicle networking protocols

Strong background in electronics

Tools

dSpace

Matlab/Simulink

Vector Canape

Job description

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Vehicle Electrical System & Hardware Engineer

The Vehicle Electrical System & Hardware Engineer has solid knowledge in their technical field. They are responsible for the planning, building, and maintenance of local demonstration and technology vehicles for Monroe Ride Solutions' electronically controlled suspension technologies. They ensure these vehicles are built to internal TEN standards and are properly commissioned.

To perform their job effectively, they rely on both theoretical knowledge of electronics/electrics and hands-on experience with vehicles, particularly in equipping them with electronics such as rapid prototyping systems from dSpace.

Job Responsibilities

• Master their technical field and stay updated on new developments and applications in the automotive industry by maintaining close contact with suppliers and external institutes, attending seminars, and reading technical literature.
• Act as an individual contributor on most projects, collaborating with the Electronic Controls Systems team in Europe.
• Ensure compliance with program management requirements, quality standards, and all applicable EHS standards/regulations.
• Integrate customer-specific technical specifications into product and process system designs.
• Identify potential product liability issues and take appropriate actions.
• Support the development of new suppliers and validate their products.

Work Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant technical experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Hands-on experience working on vehicle electrics/electronics and basic knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic architecture. Experience with HEV, REEV, and BEV vehicles is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of in-vehicle networking protocols (e.g., CAN, FlexRay).
• Basic programming knowledge; experience with model-based software design using Matlab/Simulink is a strong plus.

Specialized Skills/Knowledge:

• Fluent in English, with vocabulary spanning automotive technology, electrical/electronic engineering, and programming.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical and electronic systems; hands-on experience in cable harness design and wiring electronics in vehicles.
• Experience with Rapid Application Prototyping systems (e.g., dSpace).
• Experience with control systems design and calibration tools (e.g., Vector Canape).
• Strong background in electronics.
• Basic knowledge of automotive sensors and sensor interfaces.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication buses (e.g., CAN, FlexRay).
• Awareness of standards and processes used in automotive electronics and software development (e.g., ASPICE, ISO 26262, cybersecurity) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle dynamics is a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to visit customers. Initially, willing to travel to Europe for intensive training lasting multiple weeks.
• Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive customer data.