What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Design Engineer position at Casco Automotive Group - An Amphenol Company?
OVERVIEW:
Casco Products Corporation, a global Tier One electronics and electromechanical supplier to the automotive industry, is looking for a Software Design Engineer to join our team in Novi, Michigan.
With over 100 years of experience in sensor and module development, Casco offers a wide range of in-vehicle electronics for an enhanced driving experience. Our power products ensure you always have power in your vehicle: from 12V power outlets to 5V USB chargers to AC outlets and a wide range of inverter modules, Casco gives you the power you need.
Casco is part of the Amphenol Group. Amphenol is a Fortune 500 company with more than 90,000 employees throughout the world, and one of the world’s largest providers of high-technology interconnect, sensor and antenna solutions.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Software Design Engineer’s main job responsibilities will be designing, coding and testing real-time embedded software for power-controller system applications such as DC-DC converter and DC-AC inverters for automotive products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Actively participate in software development for new and existing products which includes all phases of the V Development Cycle – Requirements (Gathering and Analysis), High Level Architectural Design, Detail Design, Coding, Unit Testing and Functional Testing Integration and Integration Testing).
- Develop the software project by following industry and automotive standards.
- Provide support for hardware component selection as well as hardware/software integration.
- Actively participate in existing product improvement.
- Actively participate in software and hardware reviews.
- Follow Casco Software Development Process in line with ASPICE.
- Work closely with customer during product development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
- 3 years’ minimum experience in embedded software design; minimum experience of working on at least one program launch.
- Automotive industry experience strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Software development tools and languages such as C and Assembly.
- Micro-controllers such as ARM, Microchip and NXP.
- CAN and LIN communication.
- Software configuration tools.
- Electrical circuits, transducers, sensors, data acquisition, and laboratory equipment.
- IPC and automotive standards.
- Automotive software development standards, such as CMMI and ASPICE.
- Knowledge of the following a plus:
- AUTOSAR
- Functional safety and ISO-26262
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Must possess excellent organizational skills, communication proficiency, capable decision making, and problem solving/analysis.
- Must maintain a professional and cooperative demeanor.
- Must be reliable, self-directed and capable of working independently, with the ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously and use sound judgment in prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Proactive, team-oriented person who can anticipate needs, take initiative with excellent follow-through and require little direction or supervision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting.
- Must attend the office and laboratory when required (such as software development, hardware/software collaboration, testing and/or validation, etc.).
- Occasional travel may be required (international and domestic).
SAFETY:
- Complies with all safety requirements.
- Maintains a high standard of housekeeping.
