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THE COMPANY
Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.
In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management, and will serve as the location for the new Lead Electrical / Embedded Systems Engineer.
Website: HI-LEX.com
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Electrical / Embedded Systems Engineer is the technical lead for motor electronics and embedded software on the HI-LEX Engineering / R&D team. Based at the Rochester Hills Technical Center and reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role leads development of the next-generation HI-LEX smart window lifter motors as the company brings the design and manufacture of the integrated hardware and software within its motor drives in-house.
The Lead Electrical / Embedded Systems Engineer owns the electronics (PCBA) and embedded software that drive the motor, ensuring seamless communication with vehicle body controllers and strict adherence to automotive safety standards. The role works closely with the established HI-LEX divisions in Italy (HLIT) and Japan (HLJ) to learn from their existing technologies and adapt best practices, and serves as the primary technical liaison with external PCB Assembly partners and automotive OEM customers. This is a ground-floor opportunity at the forefront of the strategic transition to intelligent, fully integrated smart motors.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead hardware and software development
- Design, develop and integrate embedded electronics (PCBA) and software for automotive window lifter motors.
- Develop robust embedded C/C++ code for motor control, diagnostics and system management.
- Implement and calibrate precise anti-pinch (anti-trap) protection algorithms and ensure all automotive safety requirements are met (e.g. FMVSS 118, ISO 26262).
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Integrate with vehicle networks
- Develop and validate communication interfaces using automotive networking protocols, specifically CAN and LIN bus, to integrate seamlessly with OEM body control modules (BCM).
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Drive cross-functional and global collaboration
- Partner directly with the HLIT division in Italy and HLJ in Japan through knowledge-sharing, technology transfer and joint development sessions to align global engineering standards.
- Manage the relationship with external PCB Assembly (PCBA) contract manufacturers, overseeing design for manufacturability (DFM), prototyping and transition to mass production.
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Own the OEM customer interface and validation
- Work directly with automotive OEMs to capture system requirements, define technical specifications and resolve engineering challenges.
- Lead hardware and software validation efforts, ensuring the product passes all OEM-specific testing, environmental and approval requirements
Education
- Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering from an accredited institution
- Preferred: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Optional: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Functional Experience
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering (hardware and software), ideally within the automotive tier-1 or tier-2 supplier industry.
- Proven background in motor control systems and electro-mechanical integration.
- Experience taking a product from concept through PCBA manufacturing and into mass production.
- Preferred: previous experience dealing directly with major automotive OEMs for product qualification and PPAP approval.
- Preferred: experience working with international engineering teams.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming.
- Strong microprocessor-based motor electronics design.
- Hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols (LIN, CAN).
- Experience designing and testing safety-critical algorithms (e.g. pinch protection).
- Preferred: familiarity with automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
- Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both internal stakeholders and external OEM customers.
- Ability to travel to HI-LEX global divisions, PCBA partners and OEM customers, domestically and internationally.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers.
- Periodic factory visits with noise from manufacturing equipment
- Office environment with noise from cellphones, group conversations or virtual meetings
THE COMPANY
Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.
In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of finance, sales, engineering, testing, and program management, and will serve as the location for the new Lead Electrical / Embedded Systems Engineer.
Website: HI-LEX.com
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Electrical / Embedded Systems Engineer is the technical lead for motor electronics and embedded software on the HI-LEX Engineering / R&D team. Based at the Rochester Hills Technical Center and reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role leads development of the next-generation HI-LEX smart window lifter motors as the company brings the design and manufacture of the integrated hardware and software within its motor drives in-house.
The Lead Electrical / Embedded Systems Engineer owns the electronics (PCBA) and embedded software that drive the motor, ensuring seamless communication with vehicle body controllers and strict adherence to automotive safety standards. The role works closely with the established HI-LEX divisions in Italy (HLIT) and Japan (HLJ) to learn from their existing technologies and adapt best practices, and serves as the primary technical liaison with external PCB Assembly partners and automotive OEM customers. This is a ground-floor opportunity at the forefront of the strategic transition to intelligent, fully integrated smart motors.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Lead hardware and software development
- Design, develop and integrate embedded electronics (PCBA) and software for automotive window lifter motors.
- Develop robust embedded C/C++ code for motor control, diagnostics and system management.
- Implement and calibrate precise anti-pinch (anti-trap) protection algorithms and ensure all automotive safety requirements are met (e.g. FMVSS 118, ISO 26262).
-
Integrate with vehicle networks
- Develop and validate communication interfaces using automotive networking protocols, specifically CAN and LIN bus, to integrate seamlessly with OEM body control modules (BCM).
-
Drive cross-functional and global collaboration
- Partner directly with the HLIT division in Italy and HLJ in Japan through knowledge-sharing, technology transfer and joint development sessions to align global engineering standards.
- Manage the relationship with external PCB Assembly (PCBA) contract manufacturers, overseeing design for manufacturability (DFM), prototyping and transition to mass production.
-
Own the OEM customer interface and validation
- Work directly with automotive OEMs to capture system requirements, define technical specifications and resolve engineering challenges.
- Lead hardware and software validation efforts, ensuring the product passes all OEM-specific testing, environmental and approval requirements
Education
- Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering from an accredited institution
- Preferred: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Optional: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Functional Experience
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems engineering (hardware and software), ideally within the automotive tier-1 or tier-2 supplier industry.
- Proven background in motor control systems and electro-mechanical integration.
- Experience taking a product from concept through PCBA manufacturing and into mass production.
- Preferred: previous experience dealing directly with major automotive OEMs for product qualification and PPAP approval.
- Preferred: experience working with international engineering teams.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming.
- Strong microprocessor-based motor electronics design.
- Hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols (LIN, CAN).
- Experience designing and testing safety-critical algorithms (e.g. pinch protection).
- Preferred: familiarity with automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262).
- Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both internal stakeholders and external OEM customers.
- Ability to travel to HI-LEX global divisions, PCBA partners and OEM customers, domestically and internationally.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers.
- Periodic factory visits with noise from manufacturing equipment
- Office environment with noise from cellphones, group conversations or virtual meetings
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Who's Hiring
- Sargent & Lundy45
- WSP28
- Rosendin Electric16
- Westwood Professional Services16
- L3Harris15
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services49
- Healthcare & Medical Services7
- Energy6
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Technology & Software5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical lead jobs.
- Journeyman or master electrician license required by most employers
- 5 or more years of electrical field experience with at least 1-2 in a lead role
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and one-line diagrams
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification commonly required on commercial and industrial sites
- Experience leading and coordinating a crew of field electricians
- Familiarity with NEC code requirements and local inspection processes
Tips for Your Electrical Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to project scope
Electrical lead postings weigh project size heavily. List the voltage levels, crew sizes, and project types you've led directly on your resume. A resume that shows you've overseen 480V commercial installations reads differently than one that lists generic electrical experience.
List every relevant license and certification
Many postings filter on specific credentials before a human ever reads your application. Include your journeyman or master electrician license, OSHA certifications, and any manufacturer or controls training front and center, not buried at the bottom.
Target openings by project type not just title
Electrical lead roles in industrial settings require different experience than commercial or residential ones. Search by project type alongside the job title so you're applying to roles where your specific background, whether it's data centers, plants, or tenant improvements, is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a working interview or site walkthrough
Some employers ask electrical lead candidates to review a set of drawings, estimate labor hours, or walk a mock jobsite scenario. Refresh your ability to read one-line diagrams and talk through sequencing decisions out loud before you sit down with a hiring manager.
Negotiate scope alongside pay
When an offer comes, clarify crew size, budget authority, and who you report to before accepting. Electrical lead roles vary widely in real authority, and knowing whether you're managing a two-person crew or a 20-person team affects how the role affects your career trajectory.
Electrical Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical leads?
Sargent & Lundy, WSP, and Rosendin Electric are hiring the most electrical leads right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts with large project awards, so checking current listings directly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many electrical lead jobs are remote?
About 51% of electrical lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role is hands-on and site-dependent. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility are estimating, project coordination, and scheduling work rather than field supervision.
How do you become an electrical lead?
Start by completing an apprenticeship program and earning your journeyman electrician license. From there, build several years of field experience across different project types, then actively take on crew coordination responsibilities. Demonstrating that you can read drawings, sequence work, and communicate with general contractors and inspectors is what moves you from journeyman to lead.
Can you get hired as an electrical lead with limited lead experience?
Some employers will hire candidates into a lead role if they have strong journeyman experience and can show informal leadership, like training apprentices, coordinating with other trades, or running small scopes independently. Targeting smaller contractors or ground-up construction projects where teams are lean gives you the best shot at stepping into a lead role without a long prior title history.
What does the electrical lead interview process look like?
Most electrical lead interviews start with a phone screen covering your license, experience level, and project types. An in-person or video interview follows, usually with a field superintendent or project manager, and often includes scenario questions about handling a crew conflict, reading a scope of work, or troubleshooting a wiring issue. Larger contractors may ask you to review drawings or walk through how you'd sequence a phase of work.
Where can I find and apply to electrical lead jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, project type, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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