NOP 462 - FAA System Engineer

Overview ClearMotion is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to support our actuator manufacturing operations in Changshu, China. This role is focused on technical problem solving on the production line, including root cause analysis of actuator performance issues, investigation of test failures, and continuous improvement of product performance, quality, and cost. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and passionate about using data to uncover and resolve complex problems. The role involves frequent collaboration with engineering teams in the United States, requiring strong English communication skills. The candidate must be able to demonstrate experience with automotive products specifically in the development and production phases.   
 

Requirements

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree inMechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related field
• Strong experience using MATLAB for data analysis, visualization, andreporting(required)

• Demonstrated track record of using data to identify product or process issues (multiple concrete examples expected)
• Experience in root cause analysis, failure investigation, or reliability engineering within manufacturing or hardware development
• Familiarity with experimental design, validation testing, and statistical analysis
• Ability to work on-site in Changshu and interact daily with manufacturing and test operations teams
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to independently structure investigations and drive issues to closure
• Excellent written and verbalEnglishcommunication skills for documenting analyses and presenting findings

Preferred Experience 

• Prior experience in actuator, automotive, motion control, or electromechanical systems manufacturing
• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems, end-of-line testing, or production quality processes
• Prior experience in writing technical documents such as engineering requirements, supplier specifications, work instructions, or testing methods.
• Knowledgewith CANcommunicationandLabviewis desirable
• Extensive experience withMatlabtools

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead root cause analysis for actuator issues identified during manufacturing, test, or field evaluation
• Maintainandimprove existing MATLABtoolsusedto analyzemanufacturing andproduct test data.
• Developand releasenewdata analysisMATLAB toolstosupport troubleshooting,validate design/process changes, and monitor production.
• Analyze large data sets from production and test systems to identify trends, failure modes, or process deviations
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, and design engineering teams to implement corrective actions
• Interface with OEM engineering teams tocollect and process field data from end customers and other tests.
• Frequently collaborate with U.S. based engineering teams to align on issues, share findings, and implement solutions across sites.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments to validate hypotheses and drive product enhancements
• Prepare clear technical reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommended corrective actions
• Support deployment of data-driven solutions and best practices across the production line