ADAS Lead Engineer

Quest Global; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is looking for an experienced automotive professional with over 6 years of experience in ADAS System development, especially within OEM or Tier 1 environments. The candidate will engage in holistic project oversight, managing specifications, supplier communications, and process improvements. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field is required. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and a good understanding of Functional Safety standards.

Qualifications

• More than 6 years of work experience in the automotive industry, preferably OEM/Tier 1.
• Experience working with Japanese OEMs and Tier 1s in the Automotive domain.
• Good understanding of Functional Safety – ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

• ADAS System Specification creation, reviews, and delivery.
• Supplier technical specification adjustments and progress management.
• Proactive process improvement initiatives and management.

Skills

ADAS System development

Deep understanding of DMS

Good technical understanding of in-cab systems

Experience in DRBFM, FTA, FMEA

Fluent communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant engineering

Tools

Testing Tools (ETAS/VECTOR/Lauterbach)

Job description

Responsibilities

• ADAS System Specification creation, reviews and delivery
• Supplier technical specification adjustment and progress management
• Test specification adjustment, progress management, and result analysis
• Proactive process improvement initiatives and progress management of parts product drawings and layout activities
• System Specification adjustment and progress management until specification finalization
• Software Update Process work and progress management

Requirements

Work Experience

Must Have

• More than 6 years' work experience in the automotive industry Preferably OEM/ Tier 1s
• Engage in holistic project oversight
• ADAS System development for new generation model
• Should have deep understanding of Driver Monitoring System (DMS)
• Eye gaze tracking
• Distraction and Drowsiness detection
• Occupant Monitoring System (OMS)
• Child presence detection (CPD)
• Seat occupancy, posture analysis
• Cabin sensing and Comfort systems
• Gesture control, personalization, climate interaction
• Good technical understanding of how in‑cab systems interact with ADAS
• Air Bag systems
• Infotainment and HMI
• ADAS System Requirement analysis and specification definition (example: ACC, AEB, AHB, LDW, UPA, BSD, RCTA etc.)
• Basic understanding of vehicle diagnostics and communication network
• Experience in performing DRBFM, FTA, FMEA etc.
• Good understanding of Functional Safety – ISO 26262 and other homologation requirements like R10, R79, R89, R13H, GSR etc.
• Quality issue analysis, discussion and status reporting
• Communication with relevant department and Tier1 supplier for technical discussion and alignment
• Solving issues through cross‑functional communication and cross‑cultural teamwork
• Fluent communication with internal/external engineers
• Project Management Support
• Experience working with Japanese OEMs and Tier1s in Automotive domain

Good to Have

• Communication experiences with foreigners
• Good understanding of ADASIS V2/V3 Protocol
• Detailed understanding of Automotive Safety program (Euro NCAP, ASEAN NCAP, IIHC, Global NCAP, Japan NCAP etc.)
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science etc.
• Basic understanding of below points (Any two or more)

• Functional components required for ADAS
• System Architecture and Component Diagram for ADAS Components
• Vehicle Communication & Diagnostics protocol (CAN/LIN/Ethernet/DTC etc.)
• Electrical schematics / Experience of Harness CAD
• Testing Tools (ETAS/VECTOR/Lauterbach etc.)