Systems Engineer- Resident Engineer (Milford, MI) 2026

Position: Systems Engineer - Resident Engineer

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for our global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

About the Role:

Nexteer Automotive is looking for a Resident System Engineer with a diverse skill set who enjoys developing & integrating EPS (Electric Power Steering) systems in customer vehicles.  The Resident System Engineer will work cross functionally with multiple internal teams (ie software, requirements, mechanical, validation) to successfully take a product from concept to production.  The ideal candidate would enjoy working with the customer daily, reviewing and implementing requirements for algorithm development, performing vehicle calibration and evaluation, and troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities

As the Resident Engineer, you will be responsible to:

• Serve as technical liaison to GM, requires 3-5 days per week at Milford, MI
• Support vehicle builds, re-flashes, troubleshooting at customer site
• Consolidate and negotiate customer requirements and vehicle specific interfaces
• Design and optimize simultaneous system performance goals through requirements flow down
• Effectively integrate all aspects of a design using multi-disciplinary engineering
• Tune vehicle steering characteristics, diagnosis, and correct deficiencies in designs and prototypes
• Understand and negotiate system and subsystem specifications
• Assist in vehicle testing and verification activities
• Assist in maintaining cost controls
• Stay abreast of new technology

Qualifications

• General competency in all core engineering fields (mechanical, electronics, computer hardware and software) is preferred
• Background in automotive engineering and chassis systems (steering, braking, suspension) is preferred
• Perform vehicle driving evaluations for steering feel, response, noise, and stability
• Excellent problem-solving techniques and communication skills (i.e. Shainin Red X, Design for Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of system synthesis, analysis and verification techniques (ASPICE)

• Experience performing engineering calculations using Matlab/Simulink and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work with people
• Enjoy driving and evaluating vehicles
• Coordinate system HiL and vehicle level testing activities
• Good organization and documentation abilities
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be capable of working within a vehicle for extended periods of time
• Requires 3-5 days per week in Milford, MI
• Must have the right to work in the US without sponsorship
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN) preferred
• Familiarity with basic tools that apply to CAN networks preferred
• Functional understanding of microprocessors and “C” programming language preferred
• Automotive engineering experience or strong passion to learn
• Chauffeur Driver’s License preferred

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science  

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

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About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire™, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

Employment Agencies 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. 

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team.  No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.