Engineer Manager

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. seeks an experienced engineering leader to guide the advanced development of software-defined vehicle features, driving cross-domain system integration and architectural decisions.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, design test architectures, and ensure delivery against technical, quality and schedule objectives while maintaining safety and compliance in a dynamic mobility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 10+ years of related experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Experience in system integration for vehicle/ADAS domains.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and vehicle dynamics tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and organizational leadership for SDV-based features.
• Design and review architecture, test vehicles, and report findings.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to meet schedules and quality goals.
• Develop master plans aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure regulatory and engineering standards compliance.
• Coach and develop team members through performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Coaching

Decision making

Communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CarSim

dSPACE

CAN/Ethernet

C

Python

Job description

Company Name: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. Job Family: Engineering Job Description: Summary: Under the direction of Department Head, this position provides technical and organizational leadership for the advanced development of innovative SDV-based features enabled by cross-domain system integration. .

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 design specifications for RFQ to outsourcing companies.
• Provide direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new products.
• Lead 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.
• 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.
• Lead and manage engineering teams to successfully execute development activities while meeting technical, quality, schedule, and business objectives.
• Plan and manage resources, priorities, and workloads across multiple projects to ensure effective utilization of engineering capabilities.
• Develop and mentor team members through coaching, performance feedback, career development, and competency‑building activities.
• Provide engineering direction and decision-making by reviewing technical approaches, identifying project risks, and driving timely resolution of technical and organizational issues.

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 in developing 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 Vehicle Dynamic simulation tool such as CarSim) is needed.
• Familiarity with hardware and software simulators such as dSPACE is needed.
• Familiarity with Cloud development environment such as AWS is plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills is required Ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong verbal and written communication skills.

Leadership and Management Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, delegation, and performance‑management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage engineering priorities, resources, schedules, risks, and deliverables.
• Ability to lead and influence cross‑functional and cross‑organizational teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align engineering activities with business objectives and customer needs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Ability to foster innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related area required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum 10+ years prior related experience.

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.

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At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward‑thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo.

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