Vehicle Integration Engineer

Elkhart, Indiana (onsite)

Fulltime

Must have:

• CAN
• UDS
• J1939
• Vehicle Integration
• Diagnostics

Responsibilities:

- Lead the integration of components and systems (electrical and software) into the overall vehicle architecture, ensuring compatibility, functionality, and high standards of quality.

- Develop and integrate vehicle communication protocols for automotive systems, such as CAN, J1939, and RV-C (databases and message structures).

- Work with the software team to implement diagnostics and fault-handling strategies for HV components.

- Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for system-related issues.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, hardware, software) to define and document system requirements and specifications.

- Develop and execute testing and validation plans to verify integrated system performance under various conditions and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

- Commissioning of electronic system of vehicles together with internal and external partners.

- Work closely with design, development, and manufacturing teams to support prototype builds and production launches.

- Maintain detailed documentation on system integration processes, testing results, and any modifications made for future reference.

- Provide support to vehicle production teams at our subsidiaries to resolve manufacturing issues.

- Identify opportunities for improving vehicle integration processes and provide recommendations to enhance efficiency, safety, and performance.

Skills/Experience required:

- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in vehicle integration, system engineering, or a related role within the automotive or similar industry.

- Strong understanding of vehicle systems (chassis, electrical, HVAC, infotainment, networking).

- Sound experience with automotive networking and different communication protocols esp. CAN (J1939, RV-C).

- Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and data analysis tools.

- Knowledge of electric and high-voltage platform vehicles.

- Non-RV background is welcome; experience in Automotive, Marine, Powersports, or similar adjacent industries is also welcome

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.