Hardware Engineer, II - Electrical
Torc Robotics
Other Engineering
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
USD 132,400-158,900 / year
Posted on Aug 11, 2025
About the Company
At Torc, we have always believed that autonomous vehicle technology will transform how we travel, move freight, and do business.
A leader in autonomous driving since 2007, Torc has spent over a decade commercializing our solutions with experienced partners. Now a part of the Daimler family, we are focused solely on developing software for automated trucks to transform how the world moves freight.
Join us and catapult your career with the company that helped pioneer autonomous technology, and the first AV software company with the vision to partner directly with a truck manufacturer.
Meet the team:
Join the Platform Design & Build team, where engineering meets execution. This team is responsible for the low-volume prototype builds and physical integration of key systems and hardware into Torc’s autonomous vehicle platform. With a mix of skilled engineers and hands-on technicians, the team turns design concepts into physical reality and helps validate, test, and troubleshoot integration challenges across the vehicle.
We are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer who thrives in a cross-functional environment and is passionate about both product development through requirements creation and hands on prototype builds and test. In this role, you’ll work in a team of mechanical and electrical engineers and with build technicians responsible for physical implementation and rapid prototyping.
What you’ll do:
Enjoys both the theory of system design and the practicality of building and troubleshooting real hardware. You will be instrumental in developing the electrical system for the autonomy system which includes designs for harnesses and PCBs for compute and sensor integration onto the vehicle platform.
This role requires a strong understanding of vehicle power systems, automotive communication networks, and the hands-on skill to bring complex systems to life. You’ll work from concept to implementation — specifying components, creating harness drawings, building up systems, writing requirements, and validating performance.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Design and document low- and high-voltage vehicle wiring systems, including compute and sensor harnessing.
- Develop detailed schematics and/or PCB layouts for power distribution, sensor interfacing, and control modules.
- Specify and integrate vehicle power distribution systems, including fusing, grounding, power converters, and relays.
- Design and troubleshoot automotive communication networks, including CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and coaxial signal paths (e.g., for cameras or radar).
- Create and manage detailed harness drawings including connector selection, wire sizing, shielding, and breakout strategies.
- Collaborate with build teams during vehicle assembly and integration, supporting bring-up, debug, and validation of electrical systems.
- Write and manage electrical and system-level requirements with traceability to vehicle functions and architecture.
- Partner with mechanical and software teams to ensure robust, fault-tolerant electrical-mechanical integration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical design for complex electromechanical systems, preferably in automotive, robotics, or aerospace.
- Strong understanding of vehicle power architecture, including 12V/24V systems, DC power routing, power protection, and load management.
- Familiarity with CAN/LIN bus protocols, Automotive Ethernet (100/1000BASE-T1), and coaxial transmission (e.g., FAKRA, Rosenberger).
- Experience with harness design tools (Zuken preferably) and/or PCB design tools.
- Proficient in debugging electrical systems using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers.
- Experience writing, managing, and validating technical requirements in a systems engineering environment.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on development and testing environment, including lab and vehicle-based work.
Hiring Range for Job Opening
US Pay Range
$132,400—$158,900 USD
At Torc, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate the uniqueness of our Torc’rs and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, or disabilities.
Even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.