{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d5e0947199e071aae9f3787","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d5e0947199e071aae9f3787","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d5e0947199e071aae9f3787","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Job Title: Exterior Lighting Electrical Design and Release Engineer\nJob Description:\nThe Electrical Engineer is responsible for the execution and delivery of electrical engineering work for assigned vehicle or subsystem programs from early development through launch and production readiness. This role supports the design, validation, release, and issue resolution of electrical and electronic content, with a strong emphasis on hands-on troubleshooting, electrical bench testing, supplier engagement, interface definition, and program execution.\nThe engineer works cross-functionally with internal engineering teams, validation teams and suppliers to ensure robust electrical system performance and on-time delivery. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined execution, and the ability to identify design risks early, drive corrective actions, and maintain alignment to program timing.\nKey Responsibilities:\nHands-on troubleshooting and root cause investigation\nElectrical engineering execution\nElectrical bench testing and validation support\nProgram timing and execution discipline\nSupplier design reviews and issue detection\nLead and participate in supplier design reviews to evaluate electrical design maturity, technical feasibility, interface compatibility, and compliance with requirements.\nCritically review supplier schematics, circuit designs, interface definitions, test plans, and technical documentation with the ability to understand the design and detect issues.\nChallenge assumptions, identify technical gaps, and provide clear feedback to improve supplier deliverables before issues reach later program phases.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.\nAt least 5-7 years of experience, closer to 7 is preferred.\nExperience in electrical engineering, product development, validation, or issue resolution in an automotive, transportation, or similarly complex technical environment.\nStrong understanding of electrical circuits, interfaces, signal behavior, grounding, power distribution, and component interaction to effectively troubleshoot issues on vehicle.\nDemonstrated hands-on troubleshooting capability with electrical systems and hardware.\nExperience performing or supporting electrical bench testing and interpreting test results.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.\nAbility to travel locally as required to support testing, supplier reviews, builds, or launch activities.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with automotive electrical exterior lighting architecture and electronic modules\nPrevious experience developing block diagrams and schematics.\nExperience with GMW DV/PV, subsystem validation, launch support, and production issue resolution.\nExperience working directly / leading suppliers in design, validation, and issue resolution reviews.\nHiring Manager's Top Skills:\nPrevious electrical schematic design or electrical hardware design (preferred from scratch, need to create design/schematic and get it into production)\nBeing able to understand components, how to apply them, read schematics\nTrue hands-on troubleshooting vehicles and understanding how to use electrical analysis tools to detect what issues may be going on with vehicles (for example - any kind of CAN tools)","company":"Optimal","rawCompany":"optimal","city":"Warren","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-28T23:43:42.215Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336320","title":"Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"335132","title":"Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing","slug":"commercial-industrial-and-institutional-electric-lighting-fixture-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Job Title: Exterior Lighting Electrical Design and Release Engineer\nJob Description:\nThe Electrical Engineer is responsible for the execution and delivery of electrical engineering work for assigned vehicle or subsystem programs from early development through launch and production readiness. 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