Resident Engineer

Resident Engineer Northville, Michigan Approx. one-year contract position 100% onsite position - Day Shift Pay Rate: $35.00-$40.00 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 Engineering & Issue Resolution: 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 Required Qualifications & Technical Skills of the Resident Engineer: 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 LINProficiency 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 Professional Attributes Desired of the Resident Engineer: Exceptional Client Engagement: High-level interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to build trust, manage expectations, and confidently partner directly with stakeholders