Research And Development Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI

Job Description:

Summary: Under the direction of manager this position exercises responsibility for construction/revision/maintenance of test vehicle and development/evaluation of vehicle control.

Essential Functions:

• Develop development masterplan aligned with the company's corporate business objectives.
• Design the architecture, connection, communication for test vehicles and perform construction, revision and maintenance of the vehicles as well as to make reports.
• Design, implement, and evaluate ECU/actuator/sensing algorithms embedded in the vehicle 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.
• Share knowledge and expertise with internal teams and stakeholders to foster learning and collaboration.
• Create design specifications for RFQ to outsourcing companies.
• 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.
• 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:

• Ability to construct test vehicles, design and implement power/communication/signal architecture is required.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate ECU/actuator algorithms embedded in the vehicle is required.
• Programming skills in C and Simulink is required, C++ and Python is preferred.
• Knowledge of how to use internal & external sensor (GPS, IMU, camera, LiDAR) is required.
• Knowledge of how to use electric chassis and powertrain to control vehicle motion is required.
• Experience to develop stability control and dynamics control is preferred.
• Knowledge of ADAS control function is plus
• Ability to develop ADAS lateral and horizontal control function is preferred.
• Knowledge with Model Predictive Control is plus.
• 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 preferred
• Prior experience with real-time algorithm development for vehicle or chassis actuator is required.
• Ability to make test plans and execute experiments is required.
• Ability to analyze and utilize sensor data or collected data is required.
• Experience using Model Based Development tools (specifically MATLAB/Simulink and CarSim) is needed.
• Familiarity with hardware and software simulators such as dSPACE is needed.
• Familiarity with Linux(Ubuntu) development environment is plus.
• Familiarity with Cloud development environment such as AWS is plus.
• Ability to work in a team environment and present development outcomes to sponsors and customers is preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills is required
• 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 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.

• Exposure to Automotive engineering is required, including the following
  • An understanding of automotive components and embedded systems.
  • Knowledge of ADAS sensor and ADAS control function is plus.
  • An understanding of electrical chassis systems and electrical powertrain systems.
  • An understanding of vehicle control and vehicle dynamics.

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.

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) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.