Electronics Engineer (Controllers) (2026)

Position: Electronics Engineer (Controllers)

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:

Work requires evaluation, selection, and application of standard circuit design techniques, procedures, and criteria, using originality and judgment in electronic design to perform adaptations and modifications. Must show competency in electronic design and development, from conception through release to production. Receives direction and input from the Program Team and takes responsibility for completion and follow through of project activities and deliverables of the electrical hardware design for a world class Tier 1 automotive supplier based in Saginaw, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

As an Electronics Engineer (Controllers), you will be responsible to:

• Create electrical schematic for a high-volume EPS customer based on core circuit blocks.
• Maintain and own electrical schematic and components for assigned/legacy programs.
• Create/maintain/modify Circuit Analysis and Design Documents for specific use case.
• Create/maintain/modify Circuit Test Plans, monitor and perform testing activity and peer review test results.
• Conduct ECU failure analysis to identify root cause using standard lab equipment (Oscilloscope, function generator, etc.) and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Review PCB layout and provide recommendation to assure integrity of electrical signals on the Circuit Card Assembly
• Lead schematic review activities for assigned programs.
• Interface with other functional groups (EMC, Motor Controls, Software, Sensors) to ensure integrity and accuracy of the design.
• Lead/support DFMEA activities for the Control Module Hardware and Control Module Circuit

Qualifications

• Preferred minimum 1 year of experience in electronic design of analog and digital circuits.
• Experience using electronic test equipment.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout applications such as Mentor Xpedition, etc.
• Experience performing circuit simulation and analysis.
• Experience using Pspice or Multisim for circuit analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to think things through, solve problems - quickly, efficiently, and most importantly accurately.
• Innovative with a desire to new technologies.
• Strong problem-solving capability.
• Effective and positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects among a cross functional team simultaneously.
• Willingness to take ownership of complex issues and follow through with sound engineering solutions under often urgent timing constraints.
• Ability to cooperate, maintain teamwork, and set priorities under difficult and dynamic conditions.
• Ability to travel internationally several times per year (when required)

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering
• Other technical degrees will be considered along with relevant experience. 

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Nexteer as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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.