Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or related field
(or equivalent hands-on experience in automotive electronics)
8+ years of experience in automotive electronics troubleshooting and/or validation
Strong understanding of automotive Engine Control Modules (ECMs) and related subsystems
Proficiency in reading and interpreting: o Electrical schematics o Wiring diagrams o PCB layouts
Can use electrical simulation tools
Deep knowledge of: o Analog and digital circuit operation, o Power electronics fundamentals (DC-DC, gate drivers, protection circuits), o Schematic & Gerber tool as Zuken (preferable), o Worst Case Analysis tool as Mathcad tool
Hands-on experience with lab equipment: o Oscilloscopes (highly preferred: multi-channel, differential probing), o Digital multimeters, o Power supplies and electronic loads
Ability to diagnose: o Component-level failures (FETs, drivers, passives, ICs), o Intermittent electrical issues, o Thermal-related faults
Experience working with o Automotive ECUs/ECMs in development, validation, or field return analysis
Communication protocols such as: CAN / CAN FD, LIN
Familiarity with automotive standards and practices: o ISO 26262 (functional safety awareness), o AEC-Q100 (component qualification), o CISPR12,25
Experience using diagnostic tools (e.g., CAN analyzers, OEM tools )
Strong root cause analysis capability: o Structured problem solving (5-Why, Fishbone, fault isolation)
Ability to: o Recreate failures in lab environments, o Develop test setups and debug methodologies, o Capture and interpret waveforms under dynamic conditions
Experience with failure modes such as: o ESD / EOS damage, o Load dump events, o Ground offset / noise issues, o Connector fretting / intermittent
Experience with: o Embedded systems debugging (basic firmware awareness helpful), o Calibration and diagnostic tools (e.g., ETAS INCA, Vector CANoe/CANalyzer)
Ability to read logs and correlate software behavior with hardware issues
Nice-to-Have / Preferred
Experience with high-volume production environments or warranty return analysis
Familiarity with: o Thermal interface materials and heat dissipation in power electronics, o Automated test systems
Prior experience working with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Switch Mode Power Supplies
Automotive Injector Circuitry
Complex micro (preference is TC3xx)
Knowledge of automotive power systems (12V / 48V architectur es)
Troubleshoot failed ECM units to root cause at system and component level
Develop and execute diagnostic test plans
Support production, validation, and field-return investigations
Document findings and recommend corrective actions
Interface with design engineering on failure mechanisms and fixes
Roles & Responsibilities
Current product support for complex engine controllers.
Will support everything from technical problem solving to managing future model rolls.
Most of this will be technical in nature, but there will be some program management skills required as well.
Familiar with structured problem solving methodology (5 phase, 7 step, 8D, or similar)
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
Strong documentation skills (clear failure reports, test procedures)
Ability to work independently in a lab environment
Effective communication with design, manufacturing, and quality teams
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Self Starter, someone who can lead a task and will proactively address road blocks