Title: Electrical Engineer III
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth region (hybrid, 3x/wk onsite)
Target Start Date: ASAP
Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $49.00-$64.36/hr
Job Summary
Our client, a global leader in advanced autonomous and robotic solutions across multiple industries, is seeking an Electrical Engineer III responsible for designing, integrating, and validating low-voltage electrical systems for autonomous vehicle and robotic platforms. Leads subsystem-level electrical integration, component selection, wire harness design, troubleshooting, and hardware validation while collaborating closely with mechanical and embedded software teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, select, and integrate electrical components for low-voltage vehicle systems.
- Develop and maintain wire harness designs using Zuken or similar tools.
- Lead electrical integration for assigned vehicle subsystems and manage hardware/software interfaces.
- Perform electrical diagnostics and validation using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and CAN tools.
- Support HIL validation and vehicle field testing; troubleshoot issues identified during testing and deployment.
- Collaborate with vendors and purchasing teams on component evaluation and procurement.
- Document electrical designs, test results, and integration procedures using Git, EPDM, or similar tools.
- Support engineering reviews and ensure designs meet applicable safety and compliance requirements.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on subsystem integration.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5–10 years of experience designing and integrating electrical systems for vehicles, robotics, or complex electromechanical systems.
- Strong understanding of low-voltage vehicle electrical systems (<60V) and wire harness design.
- Proficiency with Zuken or similar electrical design tools.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and CAN communication tools.
- Familiarity with embedded systems and basic firmware concepts.
- Experience with Git or other version control systems.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred- Experience with autonomous vehicles, robotics, or heavy equipment.
- HIL validation and field testing experience.
- Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar tools.
- Experience working with suppliers and electrical component procurement.
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