Back to Jobs search

Senior Technical Specialist

ZF • Farmington Hills, MI • 1h ago

Country/Region: US

Location:

Farmington Hills, MI, US, 48331

Req ID 88364 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Technical Specialist to serve as a senior technical authority and thought leader in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving technologies. This role offers significant technical autonomy and the opportunity to shape next-generation safety-critical vehicle systems.

This position is part of ZF's ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

What you can look forward to as the Senior Technical Specialist:

Defining technical strategy, driving architectural decisions, and solving the most complex challenges in perception, sensor fusion, localization, and decision-making systems.

Working at the intersection of classical and modern techniques - combining deep expertise in probabilistic robotics, state estimation, and control theory with modern C++ implementation.

Providing strategic guidance on supplier technology selection and integration.

Your Profile as Senior Technical Specialist:

Bachelors of Science (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.

10+ years experience developing driver assistance systems or related technologies.

10+ years experience deploying safety critical embedded systems

8+ years experience in developing modern object oriented C++ applications (C++14 or later).

Prior experience managing intellectual property and invention disclosures.

Strong technical leadership and project management skills

What We Offer:

A supportive collaborative team environment

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal Time

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

A strong diversity culture

Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Senior Technical Specialist and apply now!

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

Find out how we work at ZF:

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

Business Systems Analyst

Guardian Industries • Auburn Hills, MI • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Your Job Koch Technology is seeking a Business System Analyst, with demonstrated exposure to time and attendance systems. Exposure to pay and time-off rules that define the logic for employee pay processing and time off...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Director of Engineering

MAG Automotive, LLC. • Sterling Heights, MI • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

MAG Automotive LLC has an opening for a Director of Engineering at its facility in Sterling Heights, MI. Job duties include: Develop and maintain company engineering standards in accordance with industry and government s...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. • Sterling Heights, MI • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Check out this new opportunity! Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer Sterling Heights, MI $52.16 - $55.06/Hour Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance We are hiring an FEA Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI to support the d...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Theme Development Engineer

HTC Global Services Inc • Dearborn, MI • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Title Theme Development Engineer Overview / Summary We are seeking a Theme Development Engineer to support the development and execution of vehicle design concepts from initial engineering feasibility through physica...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Mechanical Design Engineer I

N.S. International, Ltd. • Auburn Hills, MI • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Mechanical Design Engineer I Apply now » Date: Jun 29, 2026 Location: Auburn Hills, MI, US Company: NSNA Company Overview Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construc...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Data and AI : Go-to-Market Leader - Director or Senior Director (Great Lakes)

Slalom, LLC • Detroit, MI • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Description and Requirements nnJob Description nnData & AI : Go-to-Market Leader - Director or Senior Director - Great Lakes Region (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Toledo)nn This role isnoteligiblefor100% remot...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Engineer

BorgWarner Inc. • Livonia, MI • 1h ago

IT & Engineering

Title: Manufacturing Engineer Key Responsibilities System expert for Powdered Metal Pressing and Sizing Operations. Deep understanding of each press' setup, operation, and maintenance. Monitor operational condition of al...

1h ago

Go to Apply

Artificial Intelligence Specialist (AI/ML Engineer)

HTC Global Services Inc • Dearborn, MI • 2h ago

IT & Engineering

Job Title Artificial Intelligence Specialist (AI/ML Engineer) Overview / Summary We are seeking an Artificial Intelligence Specialist to develop and implement AI-driven solutions that support data analysis, automation, a...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer

KLATencor Corporation • Ann Arbor, MI • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

Company OverviewKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, w...

5h ago

Go to Apply

Sr. IT Support Engineer CAD Systems

KLATencor Corporation • Ann Arbor, MI • 5h ago

IT & Engineering

5h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)