Electrical Engineer

TERREPOWER•Sparta, TN

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About The Position

The Remanufacturing Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and supporting advanced automotive headlight remanufacturing processes across multiple U.S. facilities. This role involves reverse-engineering complex lighting systems, developing test harnesses and diagnostic methods, supporting production operations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exceptional opportunity to make an immediate impact in a fast-growing, customer-centered organization. We’re looking for a leader who is curious, entrepreneurial, and never settles for the status quo—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about operational excellence and sustainable manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic, or related engineering field.
Experience with automotive systems, remanufacturing, electronics, or lighting technologies.
Strong understanding of electromechanical systems, wiring, and diagnostics.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and OEM documentation.
Hands-on troubleshooting skills with electrical test equipment.
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with LED, HID, adaptive lighting, or ADB systems.
Experience in PCB design, layout review, or electronic component troubleshooting.
Experience designing test harnesses or diagnostic tools.
Knowledge of CAN/LIN communication or vehicle diagnostic tools.
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or remanufacturing operations.
Lean or Six Sigma training or certification.

Responsibilities

Reverse-engineer advanced automotive headlights, including LED, HID, and adaptive lighting technologies.
Develop and document complete remanufacturing processes for automotive headlights.
Design test harnesses and collaborate with technicians to build, validate, and standardize harnesses across multiple sites.
Provide engineering support for U.S. remanufacturing facilities, including onboarding new models and resolving technical issues.
Travel up to 25% to support production sites, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, throughput, and safety.
Troubleshoot production issues, test equipment, fixtures, and electrical/optical faults.
Create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
Analyze warranty returns to identify trends, failure modes, and improvement opportunities.
Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Manage supplier quality for components and work with suppliers to resolve issues.