Systems Engineer

Job Description

Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies :

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers.

Position Summary

Perform duties for Aptiv EDS as a Systems Engineer (SE) to support the electrical wiring harness development for Automotive OEM.

Your Role

A Systems Engineer is responsible for wiring harness design development, pre and post production launch issue tracking, engineering change coordination, engineering change documentation management, participating in vehicle pilot and launch build events, and supporting wiring harness validation testing.

Wire Harness Design Development

Act as a wiring harness circuit system developer for a particular harness family or families on a vehicle program.

Harness design development involves studies of the entire vehicle electrical system topologies, and sub-systems topologies for optimized design and complexity.

Create robust and optimized designs and develop changes that will improve quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. Includes addition of splices, grounds, terminals, seals and other supplier value added information.

Direct design proposals through review of systems data in customer and Aptiv DEF environments.

Validation test plan development

Vehicle build verification prior to pilot / production events

Pre and Post Production Launch Issue Tracking

Record and report to internal Aptiv and external customer engineering teams on individual harness issues.

Communicate status of issues on a regular basis to engineering team to assure resolution is moving forward in a reasonable timeframe.

Engineering Change Coordination

Support vehicle level meetings, where component wiring systems issues are discussed with cross functional teams to find common resolution. Includes meetings to discuss harness partitioning, complexity, options content, Inline development and other critical development areas.

Communicate the design changes and potential implementation timing to downstream users including but not limited to internal wiring harness manufacturing plants, and external vehicle manufacturing plants to obtain buy-off and begin change implementation process.

Support of Wire Harness Validation Testing

Support Harness Validation activities on the vehicle program per contractual test specifications.

Aide in development of project specific validation plans, Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis, and Design Validation Program and Report plans. These plans will address both Design Validation (DV) and Production Validation (PV).

Your Background

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Min 3 years of Automotive Experience in Wiring Systems Engineering

High Level of English Proficiency

Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and accomplish multiple conflicting tasks, make intelligent, timely decisions and solve problems independently.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment

Why join us?

You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs. You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with : Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.

You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

Some see differences. We see perspectives that make us stronger.

Diversity and Inclusion are sources of innovation and creativity, both of which are essential to Aptiv's success. Everyday our diverse team comes together, drives innovation, pursues solutions, and meets challenges using their unique abilities, perspectives and talents, changing what tomorrow brings. When you join our team, you'll get encouraged to think boldly, express your viewpoint and innovate as a matter of habit.

Some see technology. We see a way to make connections.

At Aptiv, we don't just see the world differently; we work to change reality. That means developing technology that rewrites the rules of what's possible in the pursuit of making transportation safer, greener and more connected. Today there are more than 190,000 of us globally, located in 49 countries, and united by one mission. Join the movement and together, let's change tomorrow.

Your Benefits at Aptiv :

Private health care effective day 1 of employment

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)

Relocation assistance may be available

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

Recognition for innovation and excellence

Opportunities to give back to the community

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Fertility Coverage

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow!

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