Job Details

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

OVERVIEW: Senior-level electronics engineering position. Uses fundamental engineering principles along with in-depth working experience and knowledge to support design and development of prototype and concept systems. Performs assignments and leads projects with minimal instruction and guidance from senior level engineers & managers. Develops new processes and tools. Acts as a resource and provides guidance to colleagues with less experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and principles
• Ability to clearly communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing including with external customers
• Able to perform in a dynamic, fast paced, cross-functional environment
• Perform complex engineering analysis and problem solving
• Create engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with typical electronics tools: oscilloscope, voltmeter, power supplies, hand tools, etc
• Ability to lead projects: develop & execute work plans, budgets, etc
• Ability to develop new processes and tools
• Support business development activities: proposal creation, cost and resource estimates, project timing, etc
• Provide guidance and technical expertise to colleagues and other departments
• Ability to fully design and specify mechatronic and embedded systems including component selection, system architecture, control methods, cabling.
• Vehicle systems troubleshooting experience

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Bachelors of Science in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
• Master of Science in Engineering desired
• 6+ years of engineering experience

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• High Voltage system design experience
• Electrical and hybrid vehicle systems experience
• Autonomous & by-wire systems experience
• MATLAB, Simulink and Stateflow experience
• Vector CAN tools experience
• Rapid prototyping tools: dSpace, MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU
• Communication protocols: CAN, LIN, Wireless 802.11, ethernet, etc
• CAD tools
• Mentor Graphics Vesys or Capital experience
• High Voltage component experience (motors, inverters, chargers, etc)
• System reverse engineering experience
• Extensive knowledge of automotive, defense or motorsports industry requirements and trends

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to use common electronics hand tools and test equipment
• Ability to perform diagnostic and troubleshooting activities along with basic electrical repairs on vehicles in a variety of work environments: workshops, outdoor test facilities, etc

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

• Flexible work schedule
• 45 hours per week with occasional overtime required
• Occasional travel may be required

PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: In addition to the items mentioned above, the ideal candidate may possess but not limited to all the following:

• Actuator and sensor experience
• Data acquisition experience
• Printed circuit board design experience: Eagle PCB tools
• Project leadership experience / Program Management
• Experience mentoring others

This position will require lawful access to ITAR/EAR controlled information and employees in this role will need to meet those requirements. Requirements include US Citizenship, US Permanent Resident or ability to meet licensure requirements.

Pratt Miller is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: 248-446-9800 or Jobs@prattmiller.com.

Pratt Miller is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Pratt Miller will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Pratt Miller’s legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Pratt Miller require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. Persons,” as defined in these regulations. Generally, a “U.S. Person” is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.