Electronics Lead Engineer

Location :

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Job ID : R0047605

Date Posted : 2024-04-11

Company Name :

HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Profession (Job Category) :

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule : Full time

Remote : Job Description :

Summary : Under the direction of manager this position exercises responsibility for test & verification for ADAS.

Essential Functions :

Develop development masterplan aligned with the company's corporate business objectives. Perform experiments and analyze data, create new techniques and evaluation as well as to make reports. Create new concepts and perform experiments and analysis to realize improved system. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop software-defined mobility solutions tailored to specific network requirements and use cases. Create technical documentation, design specifications, and best practices guides for software-defined mobility solutions. Share knowledge and expertise with internal teams and stakeholders to foster learning and collaboration. Represent the company with its major customers, and the public. Part standardization across software-defined mobility technology and programs to minimize cost and development timing. Review all software defined mobility proposals to analyze time frames, funding limitations, staffing requirements, project procedures, and allotment of available resources for all phases of project. Provide direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new products. Direct research and development, quality control and product modification and improvement activities in alignment with established program objectives. Oversee the review of product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements. Travel to customer locations supporting product development and throughout (s) for product reviews, testing, and change updates with periodic travel with customer to company manufacturing facilities (domestic and international). Ensure legal compliance in all engineering product design activities. Support all business objectives of the company by aligning Design Engineering activities with the organizational goals and objectives. Consistently use exceptional customer service skills and work with all levels of staff and maintain strict confidentiality of information. Maintain a safe workplace and follow all regulations and requirements related to safety and environmental compliance. Follow all quality policy standards.

Qualifications :

Knowledge skills and abilities :

• Knowledge of image processing using data from in-vehicle camera is preferred.
• Knowledge of ADAS control function is required
• Programming skills in C and MATLAB is required.
• Knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN / Ethernet / etc) is required.
• Ability to carry out system level integration (including hardware and software) within vehicle is a plus
• Prior experience with real-time algorithm development for image processing / sensor fusion system is preferred
• Ability to make test plans and execute experiments.
• Experience using Model Based Development tools (specifically MATLAB / Simulink and CarSim) is needed.
• Familiarity with hardware and software simulators such as dSpace / LabVIEW is required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and present development outcomes to sponsors and customers.
• Excellent writing and communication skills will be required

Additionally, the ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience with PCs and application software, such as MS Office tools is also required.

Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering or related area required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience : Minimum 4 years prior related experience with Master's degree and Minimum 7 years with Bachelor`s degree.

An understanding of automotive components and embedded systems.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Working Conditions :

Physical Demands : Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Have the ability to work 40-60 hours per week.

Travel : Domestic and international may be required as needed.

Work Environment : Primarily in a professional business office with exposure to testing areas and periodic exposure to manufacturing environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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