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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days GILLIG 's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 69% of GILLIG 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at GILLIG
- high 16 stale, 0 reposted of 16 open
- Hiring momentum
- 18 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from GILLIG 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for GILLIG .
About this role
The Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer at GILLIG will lead the development of control algorithms for various critical body functions across all vehicle platforms. This role involves hands-on work in developing, testing, and releasing algorithms for systems such as HVAC, lighting, and safety systems, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The engineer will also create advanced vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting guides to aid technicians in resolving issues effectively.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of GILLIG as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive, commercial, or heavy-duty vehicle design or similar field
- Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management
- Strong, hands-on experience in troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation
- Expertise with open and closed loop control systems for sensors, actuators, body controllers, and ECUs
- Prior development work with ladder logic controls, software development using C/C++, or model-based development
Nice to have
- Experience with configure-to-order products and modular BOM management
- Heavy-duty, transit and/or commercial vehicle experience
What you get
- Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums
- Generous retirement plan
- Comprehensive benefits
- Flexible schedules depending on project needs
Worth weighing
- On-site role in Livermore, CA
- Limited travel may be required
- Must be comfortable in a manufacturing environment around heavy machinery
- No remote work mentioned
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Listed by GILLIG on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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