Principal Electrical Engineer

Summary: In this role, you will report to the Electrical Engineering Manager and serve as a principal technical and project lead for development of electromechanical chassis systems, including steering and driveline products. This position requires a strong understanding of overall software and hardware development processes, practical experience with embedded systems and test environments, and the ability to provide hands-on technical support when needed. This is a principal role for an engineer who can align project goals, technical tasks, and development resources while also contributing directly to problem solving, testing, and system integration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead complex engineering programs by defining project objectives, managing risks and resources, and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve customer and business goals. • Serve as the technical authority for software, electronic hardware, system integration, and control system development, providing guidance on architecture, requirements, technical reviews, and issue resolution. • Lead technical reviews of requirements, specifications, interfaces, drawings, validation plans, and test results, providing recommendations to improve product performance, quality, manufacturability, and development efficiency. • Define and lead verification and validation activities, including planning, traceability, test coverage, and the development of calibration, diagnostic, communication, and test tools to support efficient product development and issue resolution. • Support product launch and production by partnering with manufacturing, quality, and supplier management teams to resolve production issues, implement corrective actions, and improve quality, yield, and process robustness. • Lead and contribute to critical technical activities across product development, integration, validation, and production support, providing hands-on expertise in problem solving, technical reviews, and issue resolution when required. • Work additional hours, including weekends, when directed by the immediate supervisor or when necessary to complete essential job duties. • Develop and maintain responsive, cooperative relationships with internal and external customers while treating others with dignity, trust, and respect.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but includes project leadership, technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination of cross-functional engineering activities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, embedded controls, electrical architectures, vehicle networks, diagnostics, and system integration. • Strong understanding of automotive software and hardware development processes, including requirements management, model-based development, verification and validation, configuration management, and V-cycle development. • Ability to apply control theory, system modeling, signal analysis, and closed-loop control principles to system design, performance evaluation, and problem solving. • Working knowledge of HIL, dynamometer, laboratory, and vehicle test environments, including system integration, instrumentation, test automation, and data acquisition. • Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols and development tools, including CAN/CAN FD, diagnostics, calibration, and measurement systems. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills. Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Optical • Supplementary Insurance • Optional Benefits (pet insurance, legal consultation, cyber security, retirement support, mental health services, etc.) • 401K (With match) • HSA contribution • Success Sharing • Paid Time-Off • Educational Reimbursement Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline required; Master's degree preferred. • Minimum 10 years of experience developing automotive electromechanical systems, preferably steering, braking, chassis, driveline, or other safety-critical products. • Experience leading complex product development programs from concept through production launch and field support. • Experience with engineering risk assessment and structured problem-solving methodologies, including FMEA, FTA, 8D, and root-cause investigation. • Experience using automotive development and validation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape, HIL platforms, calibration tools, and data acquisition systems. • Experience supporting product launch and manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions. • Experience with functional safety and automotive development processes, including ISO 26262, ASPICE, CMMI, or equivalent methodologies, preferred. • Experience applying automation, data analytics, machine learning, or AI-based tools to improve engineering productivity, testing efficiency, or decision-making is a plus.

Work Environment: • Work is mostly performed in a normal office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards, and with substantial time spent working on a computer. • Performing this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. • Travel by automobile and plane required approximately 5-10% of time.