Sr Embedded Automotive Software Engineer/CONTRACT

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Incorporated in Detroit, MI is seeking a Sr Embedded Automotive Software Engineer on a 12-month contract. You will design, prototype and validate embedded software solutions for automotive applications, align with MISRA, AUTOSAR and IS0-26262 standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project milestones. The role requires strong C programming and experience with LIN/CAN/UDS diagnostics, and participation in APQP-driven processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive embedded software product design.
• Experience with automotive launch cycles.
• Knowledge of C programming, model-based design, architecture design.
• Knowledge of LIN, CAN and UDS diagnostics.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR software architecture and related tools.
• Familiar with ASPICE and ISO-26262 is an asset.
• Familiar with software build, release, integration, validation processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and validate engineering solutions to meet timing requirements.
• Maintain regular contact with engineering teams on technical issues.
• Participate in program core teams with defined deliverables in C2P/APD.
• Develop product solutions meeting customer needs within core part designs while complying with MISRA etc.
• Maintain records of technical information, design and program details for reliability and IP actions.
• Ensure design delivery with Design for Manufacturing/Cost/Testability and ergonomics.

Skills

C programming

Model-based design

Architectural design

Engineering calculations

LIN/CAN/UDS diagnostics

AUTOSAR software architecture

Software build/release/integration/val

Problem-solving/presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

Sr Embedded Automotive Software Engineer/CONTRACT

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a CONTRACT Sr Embedded Automotive Software Engineer within our Engineering team to help support our Automotivebusiness. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? That’s right! Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

THIS IS A 12 MONTH CONTRACT POSITION

So, what will you be doing as a Senior Automotive Embedded Software Engineer?

• Complete various engineering efforts to design, prototype and validate product design solutions in support of customer and internal core team timing requirements.
• Maintain regular contact with team and systems integration engineering on technical issues.
• Actively participate in program core teams with proactive presentation of defined engineering deliverables defined in the APD portion of the C2P process.
• Develop engineered product solutions to meet customer needs by creative use of core part designs and technologies by ensuring compliance to MISRA and other regulatory standards.
• Establish and maintain adequate records of technical information, process methods/standards, design and program details, and records to support/procure reliable patent actions.
• Ensure products are reviewed for best practice from a Design for Excellence (DFX) perspective including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Testability (DFT), Design for Reliability (DFR) and Design for Ergonomics (DFE) to ensure design delivery to product targets.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an automotive embedded software product design role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience working with project launch cycles for automotive.
• Strong knowledge of C programming, model-based design, architectural design, engineering calculations and analysis.
• Knowledge of automotive APQP terms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and presentation skills.
• Experience coding with LIN, CAN and UDS diagnostics.
• Knowledge with AUTOSAR software architecture and experience with related tools.
• Knowledge with ASPICE and ISO-26262 is an asset.
• Familiar with coding rules in C language for automotive applications.
• Familiar with software build, release process and integration, validation process and tools.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

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