Electrical Engineer

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