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ROUSH

Electrical Engineer I

Livonia, MI · On-site

Maintain the packaging of electrical components in a 3D environment and support regular design ... Graphics, Zuken E3, or similar * Support electrical system compatibility reviews and sign-off on ...

ROUSH

Electrical Engineer I

Livonia, MI · On-site

Maintain the packaging of electrical components in a 3D environment and support regular design ... Graphics, Zuken E3, or similar * Support electrical system compatibility reviews and sign-off on ...

Harley Ellis Devereaux

Architect IV-D

Royal Oak, MI · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Create presentations, project reports, and narratives; improve drawing graphics and 3D ... includes HED engineers, architects, and outside consultants * Excellent written and verbal ...

LightGuide, Inc.

Operations Engineer

Wixom, MI · On-site

$66.60K - $90.10K/yr

As an Operations Engineer, the holder of this position is expected to work independently ... Graphics (i.e., Projectors, Monitors, CPU Hardware) * Projectors * 3D Vision * Other Computer ...

General Motors

Senior Designer - Advanced UX

Warren, MI · On-site

... 2D/3D design. This team blends creativity, systems thinking, and technical craft to envision ... Deliver polished design assets such as layouts, sketches, motion graphics, and user journeys that ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3d graphics programmer in Michigan is $117,665.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,900.00 and $126,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Electrical Engineer I

ROUSH

Livonia, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Roush rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

190th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

At Roush, we work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you are part of building the future.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. We want motivated, ambitious people who put the needs of our customers first, bring creativity to their work and will do whatever it takes to achieve success. If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
The Electrical Engineer I in an entry level position and will work under the guidance of senior engineers. The Electrical Engineer I will contribute to the design and development of electrical wiring, electrical systems and electronic projects in various industries including automotive, aerospace, military, industrial equipment, and more. The role will analyze and define wire harness topology, partitioning, optimize packaging and retention strategies, provide support for wire harness build, vehicles build, validation tests, module configuration and flashing. The Electrical Engineer I will use software tools for CAN communication, diagnostic trouble codes, and to detail schematics and harness prints for the manufacture of LV and HV assemblies. The role will provide onsite support for troubleshooting and diagnosis of electrical issues during vehicle bring up and validation phase of the design process.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist with design solutions following vehicle requirements with direct engagement of internal
    and external customers
  • Learn and follow industry standards to optimize packaging and retention strategies
  • Maintain the packaging of electrical components in a 3D environment and support regular design reviews with internal and external customers
  • Assist the design, development, and release of vehicle harness assembly prints using EDS tools such as Mentor Graphics, Zuken E3, or similar
  • Support electrical system compatibility reviews and sign-off on wire harness prints
  • Support overall electrical development, BOM creation, and harness/vehicle builds
  • Support and maintain the development of DFMEA, DVP and supporting documentation
  • Act as a liaison with the program team, CAE analysis group, suppliers, and assembly for all design responsible parts
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and document vehicle level electrical issues and perform root cause analysis by means of CAN tools, DVM, oscilloscope, or similar
  • Support test plans and perform analytical circuit functionality tests. Perform inspections on first article assemblies from suppliers for conformity to a released design.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • Must be U.S. Person allowing for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance (U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or asylee/refugee)
  • Basic electrical design experience and implementation using industry standards
  • Ability to read, understand, and create electrical schematics and good understanding of
    electrical and electronics basics
  • Operate test and measuring equipment such as an oscilloscope, DVM, and others
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write concise technical
    reports
Preferred Skills:
  • Knowledge and experience using schematic and harness detailing software
  • Familiarity with CAN tool for reading diagnostic trouble codes, and logging vehicle data
  • Knowledge of low volume production manufacturing and assembly
  • Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 processes and procedures
  • SAE experience (FSAE/Baja/etc.)

Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
Visit our website: www.roush.com
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Roush is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at 734-779-7087.

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