Electrical Engineer

EPITEC
Chicago, IL

Epitec is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our automotive client's team in Chicago, IL. As an Electrical Engineer, the candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring vehicle electrical system quality by leading electrical system issue resolution at the plant level.

  • This is an ongoing W2 contract with potential for conversion
  • This is an onsite position in Chicago, IL


Top Responsibilities:

  • Act as first line of defense for vehicle electrical quality for vehicles at the Chicago Assembly Plant
  • Own end‑to‑end vehicle electrical systems, including module software and low‑voltage EDS
  • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of design, supplier, and manufacturing issues
  • Triage warranty claims and DTCs, prioritize containment, and protect customer experience
  • Drive low‑voltage wiring and EDS issue resolution from concept through production launch
  • Manage engineering changes, plant trials, and change sign‑off readiness
  • Analyze end‑of‑line electrical issues using quality and diagnostic data
  • Participate in vehicle builds, pre‑production reviews, and campaign impact assessments
  • Develop roadmaps and business cases to eliminate high‑impact quality issues
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams via VRTs and track issues in AIMS/JIRA


Top Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • Systems engineering experience with electrical or vehicle systems exposure
  • Strong root cause analysis and quality problem‑solving skills
  • Experience with warranty, field issues, or quality improvement efforts
  • Knowledge of low‑voltage wiring or vehicle electrical systems (preferred)
  • Proven ability to lead cross‑functional issue resolution
  • Comfortable working fully onsite in a fast‑paced plant environment
  • Adaptable and eager to learn across multiple engineering functions
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