Functional ECU And Smart Security Design Engineer

Job Title: Functional ECU and Smart Security Design Engineer Job Description The Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Electronics Applications Engineer to join our team in shaping the future of mobility through the development of next-generation vehicle electronics systems. You will play a pivotal role in creating electronics-related components for vehicle-specific applications, including ECUs and wireless communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan the structure of parts and systems through target setting, packaging, electrical interface definition, parameter setting, and style feasibility.
• Ensure adherence to department processes, meet deadlines, and produce error-free output for parts development.
• Identify and develop products through project milestones in collaboration with related groups.
• Develop electronic parts for concurrent minor and major changes.
• Take initiative to improve group operations, processes, and project visualization to enhance quality of output.
• Innovate to improve customer experience.
• Gain knowledge of parts, competitors, and customers to transform them into innovative proposals and designs.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles, consumer electronics, and technologies to propose next-generation parts/systems.
• Create and maintain part development schedules through to Start of Production (SOP).
• Conduct schedule negotiations within the Electronics Systems department and with suppliers.
• Assess and develop risk management activities to maintain project targets such as performance, cost, mass, quality, and user experience.
• Participate in evaluation and manufacturing activities both domestically and internationally.
• Communicate with various engineering staff and facilitate regular communication with international counterparts.
• Support and develop growth in developing electrical systems.
• Work with local and international development engineers on Cockpit Electronics for future vehicles.
• Lead creation of performance and functional specifications for Cockpit Electronics.
• Collaborate with local customers and engineers to solve issues and conduct joint testing.
• Mentor junior engineers in the development of electrical systems.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage mid/large scale projects and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• More than 6 years of experience in the development of mid-size or large-scale electronic systems from concept through production.
• 1-2 years of experience with basic electrical architecture and vehicle ECU communication through protocols like CAN, CAN-FD, and LIN.
• Fundamental knowledge of circuitry.
• Experience with development quality tools such as DFMEA and FTA.
• Good time management and task prioritization skills.
• Clear and concise presentation skills, both written and oral.
• Willingness to work overtime, up to 10% of the time.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 5% of the time.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in a related engineering or computer science field.
• Experience using CATIA or similar systems.

Work Environment The role involves working closely with local and international teams, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively. The position may require domestic and international travel, and occasional overtime to meet project deadlines. The work environment is dynamic and offers opportunities for innovation and professional growth.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Saline, MI.

Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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