Sr. System Engineer

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Farmington Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking a talented System Engineer to design and verify advanced automotive electronic systems. You will lead hardware/software interfaces, develop DFMEAs, and collaborate across teams to meet aggressive schedules.

The role requires 5–7 years of hands-on experience in industrial test and validation, plus hardware knowledge of sensors, actuators, CAN, and EMC testing. Some travel and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Creative and self-motivated with ability to break vision into tasks.
• Resolve complex issues creatively and efficiently.
• Experience in hardware and software system integration.
• 5+ years in industrial test and validation.
• Experience in data collection and statistical analysis.
• Experience in requirements gathering and writing specifications as they relate to test functionality.

Responsibilities

• Develop product development plans with emphasis on managing timing, cost, complexity, and risk.
• Perform requirement sorting to identify pure software and pure hardware requirements and disseminate to appropriate teams.
• Conceptualize test fixtures and simulated loads to test, quantify, and verify product performance.
• Conceptualize tester system diagrams to support bench, environmental, and EMC testing.
• Interface with customers to clarify requirements and gain detailed knowledge about system operation.
• Construct, deliver and maintain system block diagrams and system DFMEAs.
• Develop wiring diagrams to illustrate external system interfaces.
• Develop concepts and specifications for environmental and EMC verification and validation testing.
• Maintain complete traceability between requirements, implementation, and test results.
• Lead effort and deliver hardware/software interface specifications.
• Lead effort and deliver functional control algorithms with on-line and off-line diagnostic methods.
• Lead effort in root cause analysis and issue resolution during all development phases.
• Work with functional safety teams to iterate the hardware and software requirements as necessary.
• Create and maintain user manual and overall application engineering report for product being developed.
• Participate in all hardware and software design reviews ensuring smooth implementation of requirements.
• Handling of audits such as A-Spice assessments.
• Comply with the designated ISO / TS 16949 responsibilities, Health & Safety (H&S) rules and practices.
• Perform any other assignments from time-to-time as management so directs.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust, and respect.

Skills

System integration

DFMEA

Hardware knowledge

CAN protocol

Matlab/Simulink

LTSpice

Schematics reading

Requirements mgmt

Test & validation

Education

Electrical / Systems Engineering degree

Tools

LTSpice

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Position Overview and Objectives

Seeking a talented and self-motivated automotive System Engineer located in Farmington Hills, MI. The ideal candidate will have experience in system engineering principles as applied to complex electronic controllers. The electronic controllers may integrate with other mechatronic components such as sensors and mechanical actuators. The ideal candidate will therefore also need to have a foundation of hardware knowledge and experience. Candidate will be working in a culture that fosters creativity and problem solving. This position will play a key role in a development team that creates advanced automotive electronic systems for the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop product development plans with emphasis on managing timing, cost, complexity, and risk.


• Perform requirement sorting to identify pure software and pure hardware requirements and disseminate to appropriate teams.


• Conceptualize test fixtures and simulated loads to test, quantify, and verify product performance.


• Conceptualize tester system diagrams to support bench, environmental, and EMC testing.


• Interface with customers to clarify requirements and gain detailed knowledge about system operation.


• Construct, deliver and maintain system block diagrams and system DFMEAs.


• Develop wiring diagrams to illustrate external system interfaces.


• Develop concepts and specifications for environmental and EMC verification and validation testing.


• Maintain complete traceability between requirements, implementation, and test results.


• Lead effort and deliver hardware/software interface specifications.


• Lead effort and deliver functional control algorithms with on-line and off-line diagnostic methods.


• Lead effort in root cause analysis and issue resolution during all development phases.


• Work with functional safety teams to iterate the hardware and software requirements as necessary.


• Create and maintain user manual and overall application engineering report for product being developed.


• Participate in all hardware and software design reviews ensuring smooth implementation of requirements.


• Handling of audits such as A-Spice assessments.


• Comply with the designated ISO / TS 16949 responsibilities, Health & Safety (H&S) rules and practices.


• Perform any other assignments from time-to-time as management so directs.


• Treat everyone with dignity, trust, and respect.

Qualifications

• Creative and self-motivated with the ability to understand and divide a vision into prioritized tasks.


• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways.


• Provide the customer and company-wide perspective to detailed technical decisions.


• Ability to work on challenging assignments with aggressive schedules.


• Experience in hardware and software system integration, such as integration of new sensors, actuators.


• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial test and validation environment.


• Experience in data collection and statistical data analysis.


• Experience in requirements gathering and writing specifications as they relate to test functionality.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• English: Fluent in written and verbal communication.


• Must have hardware knowledge and experience with analog, digital, and power electronic circuits.


• Must be able to read and make electrical schematics, and engineering drawings.


• Knowledge of electric motors and associated control topologies and hardware configurations.


• Communication protocols (CAN, RS-232, TCP/IP, USB, SENT, Ethernet).


• Perform circuit analysis and simulation using LTSpice or similar SPICE based tools.


• Perform control system modeling and simulation using Matlab/Simulink.


• Additionally, the ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education

Possess a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in electrical or system engineering.

Experience

5-7 years with Bachelor's degree or 2-4 years with Master's degree.

Job level

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Sitting and standing for extended periods of time in an office and industrial lab environment. Capable of lifting equipment and apparatus repetitively weighing between 25lbs to 30lbs.


• Travel: Readiness to travel domestically or international less than 5% annually.


• Work Environment: Remote off-site work is possible, must be on-site as needed to support activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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.

Company Culture

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. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [e-mail] when applying for the position.

About Astemo

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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