ADAS Engineer, SW/HW - Troubleshooting & Vehicle Support in Santa Clara, California at BERTRANDT US INC

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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:

• 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

• 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)