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As part of the global Bertrandt Group, our team of innovators tackles cutting-edge projects across ADAS, Autonomous Driving, Electric Mobility, and Manufacturing Support, transforming complex issues into sustainable, connected solutions.
General Benefits:
- Complete and comprehensive benefits package including Med/Dent/Vision
- Employer paid STD/LTD/Life
- 401k Retirement program
- Generous paid vacation/sick/holidays
- Creativity encouraged in a fun, friendly work environment
Summary
Bertrandt US is seeking an ADAS Engineer with a strong focus on hands-on troubleshooting and vehicle support activities. This role supports Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) deployed on prototype, test, and pre-series vehicles. The position is highly execution-focused and requires frequent domestic travel to support ADAS vehicles at customer sites, test locations, and engineering hubs across the United States. (30-50% travel anticipated).
Scope: This position is focused on technical execution and hands-on troubleshooting activities. Contributes to root-cause analysis and system stabilization. (It does not include overall system ownership or personnel management responsibilities).
Key Responsibilities:
ADAS Troubleshooting, Vehicle Recovery & Analysis
- Perform systematic troubleshooting of ADAS hardware and software issues on prototype and test vehicles
- Restore non-operational vehicles to a functional state through on-site analysis and hands-on repair activities
- Execute system health diagnostics and evaluate vehicle logs and measurement data
- Support root-cause analysis through structured data collection and documentation
- Analyze vehicle E/E and network architectures including CAN, FlexRay, and Automotive Ethernet
Prototype Build-Up, Commissioning & Repair
- Execute bring-up and commissioning of ADAS prototypes, systems, and sensors
- Perform ECU flashing, sensor calibration, and diagnostic readouts
- Replace ECUs, sensors, wiring, and measurement hardware as required
- Operate and maintain vehicle diagnostic and measurement equipment
- Drive and operate test vehicles and ADAS prototype
Coordination, Processes & Documentation
- Coordinate activities with internal engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners
- Follow defined change request and release management procedures
- Use issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA) for task and issue management
- Document troubleshooting activities, findings, and corrective actions
Field Support
- Travel to domestic ADAS problem vehicles and support locations (up to ~50%)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field (such as Mechatronics, Software, Computer Engineering)
- 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience in ADAS development or testing
- Strong knowledge of ADAS systems and sensors (camera, radar, LiDAR, ultrasonic)
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting vehicle hardware and software issues
- Experience with ECU flashing, coding, and software updates
- Solid understanding of automotive electrical/electronic systems and connectors
- Experience analyzing automotive networks (CAN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet)
- Familiarity with automotive diagnostic and analysis tools (e.g., CANoe, DTS Monaco, Wireshark)
- Ability to analyze diagnostic logs, traces, and measurement data
- Hands-on, structured, and independent working style
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Valid US driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
- Some weekend support needed, depending
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in OEM or Tier 1 automotive development environments
- Experience supporting vehicles in the field or at customer sites
- Knowledge of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
- Mercedes-Benz specific vehicle or ADAS experience
- Experience with crimping, wiring, and harness repair
- Mercedes-Benz Driver Licenses T1 and/or BERTHA
- German language skills (optional)