Resident Engineer
Approx. one-year contract position
100% onsite position - Day Shift
Pay Rate: $26.25-$30.00 per hour Schedule : 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 6:00PM (occasional weekend work required based on project needs) About the Role of the Resident Engineer:
Our customer is seeking a highly collaborative Resident Engineer to serve as the primary technical ambassador for our key customer. Located on-site at our customer in Northville, Michigan, you will be the definitive "face " of our engineering team, requiring an exceptional blend of deep automotive electronics expertise and high-level stakeholder management. This is a high-visibility, fast-paced role where you will not only execute hardware validation and testing but also drive program milestones, align cross-functional teams, and guarantee a seamless, high-touch partnership with their customer. Customer Relationship:
- Customer Ambassador : Act as the primary on-site technical representative at the facility, owning the customer relationship and ensuring an exceptional, high-touch consultative experience
- Program Leadership : Drive Technical Program Management activities, including tracking project milestones, aligning engineering deliverables with customer timelines, and proactively mitigating technical risks
- Stakeholder Communication : Lead customer-facing meetings and presentations, providing clear, proactive and professional updates on project status, testing milestones, and issues resolutions
- Cross-Functional Coordination : Bridge the gap between the customer and internal engineering teams, translating requirements into actionable technical deliverables
- Issue Tracking (PRTS) : Take full ownership of tracking, managing, and resolving technical issues utilizing Problem Resolution Tracking System (PRTS)
- Change Management (ECR) : Draft, manage, and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to ensure accurate documentation and execution of hardware and system modifications
- Testing & Validation : Support electronics testing, hardware validation, and troubleshooting for automotive components, navigating the production process to ensure all hardware meets stringent quality standards
- Network Analysis : Analyze and validate CAN and LIN communication protocols using industry-standard diagnostic tools
- Strong foundational background in industrial automation and basic electronics
- Proven experience in Technical Program Management (TPM), including timeline execution, risk management, and cross-functional leadership
- Hands-on experience with automotive communication networks, specifically CAN and LIN
- Proficiency with engineering and diagnostic software, including CANoe and vFlash
- Solid understanding of automotive production processes, hardware testing cycles, ECR workflows, and PRTS management
- Experience utilizing MS Project and Excel for program tracking, documentation, and reporting
- Exceptional Client Engagement : High-level interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to build trust, manage expectations, and confidently partner directly with stakeholders
- Dynamic Work Environment : Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility setting while successfully managing critical project deadlines and customer requests
- Collaborative Mindset : A strong team player who excels at navigating high-pressure situations with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach
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