ADAS Development Engineer

LER TechForce; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

Disability & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Professional development

Job summary

LER TechForce is seeking an ADAS Engineer to join our client’s team in Ann Arbor, MI. The role focuses on developing and evaluating next‑generation ADAS features, leading parts development, and coordinating across global teams to bring innovations to market.

You will work onsite in Ann Arbor, collaborating with the IVS department and local/global engineers to deliver robust ADAS solutions and ensure project milestones are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• 5+ years leading or collaborating on mid/large ADAS projects.
• Experience with Vehicle ECU and CAN/CAN-FD networks.
• Experience with ADAS features such as AEB, ACC, LKAS.
• Experience with Python/C++ for ADAS development.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and countermeasures.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/DRBFM/FTA.

Responsibilities

• Plan parts and systems structure including target setting and interface definitions.
• Accountable for parts development output with department processes and deadlines.
• Lead project milestones coordinating with related groups and suppliers.
• Develop ADAS parts through minor and major changes.
• Create and maintain development schedules through SOP and negotiate timelines.
• Participate in evaluation and manufacturing activities at events.
• Coordinate with international teams including Japan.
• Support TMNA growth in ADAS system development.
• Collaborate with local and remote engineers to resolve issues and test.

Skills

ADAS development

Python/C++

CAN/CAN-FD

HIL/MIL testing

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

DFMEA/DRBFM/FTA

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CAN analysis tools

Model-based simulation tools

Job description

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for an ADAS Engineer to work onsite at our client in Ann Arbor, MI.

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn

What you will be doing:

Our Client’s Integrated Vehicle Systems (IVS) Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage, develop, and evaluate next-generation ADAS features.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the IVS department's objective to research, develop, evaluate and bring to market innovative ADAS technologies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan structure of parts and systems through target setting, packaging, electrical interface definition, and parameter setting.
• Accountable for following department processes, meeting deadlines, and error-free output for parts development of the group (E.g., Parts Lists, Wire Specifications, Part Specifications.).
• For specified vehicle projects, responsible for identifying and developing products through project related milestones in cooperation with related groups.
• Accountable for the development of ADAS parts within concurrent minor and major changes.
• Create and maintain part development schedule through to SOP (Start of Production). Conduct schedule negotiations within Automated & Electronics Systems department and suppliers. Assess and develop risk management activities to maintain project targets; i.e., performance, cost, mass, quality, user experience. Make proposals and recommendations to recover.
• Participate in evaluation and manufacturing activities at the event location.
• Communicate between various Design Center's Engineering Staff. Facilitate regular communication with Our Client’s counterparts in Japan.
• Support and develop TMNA’s growth and responsibility in developing ADAS systems.
• Working with local development engineers and ADAS development engineers in Japan for application of ADAS systems for future vehicles.
• Work with local customers and local engineers to solve issues/bug fix’s and conduct joint testing.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 years or more of experience leading or collaborating on development of mid-size or large-scale ADAS systems, from concept through production.
• Experience with basic architecture and sharing of system functions on Vehicle ECU, CAN, CAN-FD in-vehicle communication. This is not a test/validation position.
• Experience with development quality tools; DFMEA, DRBFM, FTA, etc
• Experience in development of ADAS systems like AEB, ACC, LKAS, PKSB, BSM, PVM and BGM and cameras.
• Experience reviewing requirements and test specifications with suppliers.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation for field issues.
• Experience in development of ADAS systems using Python/C++.
• Integrate system software and Hardware Platform, Analyze CAN data and validate vehicle performance.
• Perform virtual/ HIL/MIL testing using model-based simulation
• Clear and concise presentation skills, both written and oral, with consideration to international audiences.
• Communication and demonstration experience to top executive management (VP level and above).
• Excellent time management, inter-personal communication, and task prioritization skills.

What you'll get:

• 401 K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects