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Systems Engineer

Schaeffler · Auburn Hills, MI

Spotted 3d agoFull-time

Job details

Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 7, 2026
Job description

About this role

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its

entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Summary

This role is responsible for technical product development, its functional performance and compliance. Determine, develop and confirm Mechanical, Electrical and Software Requirements of product. Support/lead generic projects for creation of next generation products (new applications, technologies, and product functions).

Work with internal and external resources in the development, acquisition, validation and installation of new products. The System Engineer will be developing and launching new technologies for vehicle access and RF (radio frequency) products, such us Phone as a key, smart access and others.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Technical lead for Sensor product and test development (understanding of interactions between physics, mechanical, electronics, soft/firmware).
  • Core technologies include but not limited to: Capacitive sensors, BLE, NFC, UWB, CAN, LIN.
  • Responsible for the product architecture and design to meet customer and manufacturing plant requirements.
  • Responsible for the analysis of customer specification, and creation of compliance matrix and technical proposal in the RFQ phase and beyond.
  • Responsible for creation of Mechanical, Electrical and Software Requirements Engineering.
  • Responsible for the development of test specification(s) and support of test equipment development in manufacturing plant(s).
  • Coordinating with colleagues from manufacturing plant(s).
  • Technical support for failure analysis of warranty parts and plant rejects.
  • Technical support for Series Production Product Change Management.
  • Keep abreast of new manufacturing and testing technologies.
  • Develop & support DV & PV lab test stands.

Your Qualifications

Requirements for the position (e.g. training, experience, education, etc.):

  • Bachelor's of Science degree: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Automotive engineering
  • 2+ years of automotive systems engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of automotive OEM product development & launch systems.
  • Ability to design & understand electrical/electronic schematics and mechanical blueprints.
  • Open to local, domestic, and some international travel
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to regularly demonstrate a logical and linear thought process to solve complex problems
  • Knowledge and effective use of MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Vector Canoe, Can Analyzer.
  • Requirements management tool such as: IMS, Doors.
  • Required Language is English. Other language is a plus.
  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship.

Preferred:

  • Masters degree in an engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of engineering experience within systems & product development
  • Experience with mechanical design tools
  • Ability to flourish in a multitasking, team oriented environment.
  • Add exposure externally and internally.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole.

Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact

Schaeffler Motion Tech US

Kimberly Korttila

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