What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design and Release Engineer position at LER TechForce?
Electrical Design and Release Engineer
Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for an Electrical Design and Release Engineer to work onsite at our client in the Milwaukee, WI area. This is a contract opportunity.
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.
What you will be doing
The Electrical Design and Release Engineer (DRE) will support infotainment systems, IMUs, and amplifiers within a powersports environment. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of motorcycle electrical components—from concept and design through validation and production launch. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience working with suppliers, driving cost efficiencies, and supporting system-level integration of infotainment and audio technologies.
Job Responsibilities
- Define, document, and maintain vehicle-level functional requirements for Infotainment Control Units (IFCU) and associated audio components
- Review, release, and manage components within the BOM system
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate motorcycle software systems, including amplifiers, audio systems, and touchscreen interfaces
- Configure IFCU software and digital tools, including amplifier firmware updates and DSP tuning
- Support verification and validation activities, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
- Validate sound systems utilizing CAN bus communication for amplifier control
- Partner with suppliers to ensure infotainment and amplifier systems meet performance targets (power consumption, audio quality, cost optimization)
What you'll need to be successful
- 3 years of experience in automotive, transportation, or powersports industries
- Experience with low-voltage electrical systems, CAN bus architecture, and embedded/software integration
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Working knowledge of vehicle development cycles (DV, PV, SOP) and applicable automotive safety standards
- Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers on design, cost, and performance improvements
What you'll get:
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision
- Paid time off
- 401K with a match
- Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance, and other optional benefits
- Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
- The opportunity to work on industry leading projects
Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident. We cannot provide visa for this position.