Advanced Technology Development Engineer

Astemo; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. seeks a senior engineer to lead the development, testing, and evaluation of vehicle control systems and test vehicles at our Michigan facility.

You will design architectures, implement ECU/actuator algorithms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software-defined mobility solutions while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Travel domestically and internationally for reviews and testing; strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience with Master’s degree and Minimum 7 years with Bachelor’s degree.
• Exposure to Automotive engineering and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of ADAS sensor and control function is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop development masterplan aligned with corporate objectives.
• Design architecture and communication for test vehicles; maintain vehicles and reports.
• Design, implement, and evaluate ECU/actuator algorithms; perform experiments and analyze data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop software-defined mobility solutions.
• Create design specs, technical documentation, and best practice guides.
• Travel domestically and internationally for product reviews and testing.

Skills

Test vehicle construction

ECU/actuator algorithms

C programming

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/Ethernet

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

dSPACE

CarSim

Linux (Ubuntu)

AWS

CAN/Ethernet protocols

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.