Resident Engineer - Vehicle Electrical Systems Integration

Teoresi Group7 months ago
Detroit, MI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Overview

Teoresi Inc is an international Group, with offices in Europe and United States, that acts as an engineering partner to customers' product and process development. We are always looking for new talents and highly specialized professionals, more specifically for: Resident Engineer – Vehicle Electrical Systems Integration.

Role

Resident Engineer – Vehicle Electrical Systems Integration

We are looking for a Resident Engineer – Vehicle Electrical Systems Integration to act as the key technical interface between a Tier-1 supplier and the OEM engineering team, supporting vehicle-level electrical system integration, validation, and issue resolution.

You will work on-site in a customer-facing environment, collaborating closely with OEM engineers, internal development teams, and offshore support teams to ensure smooth system integration, timely issue resolution, and clear technical communication throughout the development and validation phases.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the position:

  • Customer Interface & Representation
  • Act as the single point of contact between the Tier-1 organization and the OEM engineering team
  • Understand customer expectations and clearly communicate technical status, risks, and progress
  • System Integration & Validation Support
  • Support vehicle-level and system-level integration of electrical and E/E modules
  • Coordinate technical interfaces with: vehicle electrical architecture and wiring harnesses, loads, fuses, and relays.
  • Interacting ECUs and diagnostic systems
  • Support validation activities on test benches and during in-vehicle testing
  • Assist in issue reproduction, data collection, and validation closure
  • Issue Analysis, Tools & Technical Support
  • Analyze and debug issues identified during vehicle testing and field validation
  • Use Vector tools (CANalyzer / CANoe) for bus analysis and signal monitoring
  • Work with OEM configuration, proxy, or network management tools to support configuration activities and analyze system behavior
  • Support flashing and configuration activities at bench or vehicle level in coordination with OEM or internal engineering teams
  • Collect and interpret logs to support root cause analysis
  • Issue Tracking & Reporting
  • Log and track defects and observations using tools such as:
    • JIRA
    • DOORS
    • OEM-specific issue tracking platforms
  • Provide clear, complete, and reproducible defect descriptions, including logs and test scenarios
  • Work closely with internal and offshore engineering teams to drive issue resolution
  • Proactively identify technical risks, integration gaps, and potential delays
  • Escalate critical issues early, clearly, and constructively
  • Provide real-time updates on urgent topics to minimize customer impact and schedule risks

Required Skills

  • Solid understanding of vehicle electrical and E/E systems
  • Experience with electrical or E/E modules such as: Power Distribution Units (PDU) and Body Control Modules (BCM)
  • Knowledge of CAN and LIN communication protocols
  • Hands-on experience with Vector tools (CANalyzer / CANoe)
  • Familiarity with automotive diagnostics concepts and protocols (UDS, DTCs)
  • Exposure to OEM configuration, proxy, or network management tools
  • Experience supporting flashing and basic configuration activities at bench or vehicle level
  • Deep embedded software development is not required

Profile Completes

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronical Engineering
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong ability to work on-site in a customer-facing environment
  • Confidence interacting with OEM engineers, program teams, and stakeholders
  • Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly, calmly, and constructively
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-pressure environments
  • Strong organizational skills, structured follow-up, and reliability

Location

Detroit Metropolitan area

Type of employment

Full-time

Application

Send your application if you are interested in learning more about potential opportunities and projects.

Benefits offered by Teoresi, Inc.

Teoresi, Inc. provides the following company insurance policies: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD). Other benefits offered include 401(K) plan, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Vacation, Sick paid leave and Holidays.

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Required Skills

CAN and LIN communication protocols
Vehicle electrical systems
Electrical and E/E modules (Power Distribution Units, Body Control Modules)
Vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe)
OEM configuration, proxy, or network management tools
Technical communication and customer interface
Automotive diagnostics concepts and protocols (UDS, DTCs)
Issue logging and tracking (JIRA, DOORS)
Flashing and configuration activities at bench or vehicle level