ADAS Engineer

Tata Technologies; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Motor North America seeks an experienced ADAS engineer to manage, develop, and evaluate next-generation ADAS features across vehicle programs. You will plan system structures, set targets, and coordinate part development from concept to production, aligning with global teams and suppliers.

The role requires strong knowledge of ECU architectures, CAN/CAN-FD networks, and quality tools, with proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and international partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, computer science, computer engineering, robotics engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience leading or collaborating on development of mid-size or large-scale ADAS systems, from concept through production.
• Experience with Vehicle ECU architecture and in-vehicle CAN/CAN-FD communication.
• Experience with DFMEA, DRBFM, FTA and related development quality tools.
• Experience in ADAS systems such as AEB, ACC, LKAS, PKSB, BSM, PVM, cameras, and with supplier requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan structure of parts and systems through target setting, packaging, electrical interface definition, and parameter setting.
• Develop and manage ADAS parts from concept through production.
• Identify and develop products through project milestones in coordination with related groups.
• Develop ADAS systems within concurrent minor and major changes.
• Create and maintain part development schedules through SOP and negotiate with suppliers.
• Participate in evaluation and manufacturing activities at events.
• Communicate between Toyota Design Center engineers and Toyota Japan counterparts.
• Support TMNA growth in developing ADAS systems.
• Collaborate with local engineers and Japan teams on future ADAS applications.
• Work with local customers and Toyota engineers to solve issues and perform joint testing.

Skills

ADAS development

Python

C++

CAN/CAN-FD

DFMEA

DRBFM

FTA

System integration

Root cause analysis

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage, develop, and evaluate next-generation ADAS features.

What you’ll be doing

• 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 Toyota Design Center's Engineering Staff. Facilitate regular communication with Toyota Japan counterparts.
• 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 Toyota engineers to solve issues/bug fix’s and conduct joint testing

Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.