Warren, MI, US
The Role:
We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who is driven to deliver innovative products that keep our customers safe. Must be a self-starter and must work effectively cross-functionally. Working as an Electrical Module Design Release Engineer (DRE) can provide one with a strong foundation of leadership skills. The Electrical Module HW DRE is responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, testing and management of engineering projects for Electrical Module Components where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved. Additionally, the Electrical Module DRE provides technical direction over a Product Development Team consisting of engineers and engineering support personnel. Responsible for the technical project management and design release of a wireless charging system. This includes managing supplier timing; running PDT meetings; issue investigation and resolution; ensuring part deliveries to benches, vehicle retrofits, and assembly plants.
The focus for this position will be Design Release Engineering, Engineering Investigations, Part Restrictions, Problem Solving, Warranty Analysis, DTC Analysis, Create and Improve Service Instructions
Responsibilities:
Create and maintain Interface Control Design (ICD) strategy and ICD templates
Develop & Maintain commodity specific documentation.
Generate and Maintain Global subsystem/component technical specifications templates. (SSTS/CTS)
Lead resolution of technical issues
"Close the Loop" on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices, OEM Specifications, Statement of Requirements, Template, etc.) and document progress in Problem Resolution Tracking System.
Work cross-functionally within OEM, coordinating multiple suppliers.
Lead/manage supplier resident engineers
Support sourcing activities
Generate technical solutions for current, new and major programs
Perform complex design analysis
Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math/CAD data
Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support build programs
Validation of your module
Required Qualifications:
BS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science
2 years of related experience
Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming.
Understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronic modules.
Knowledge of vehicle serial data communications.
Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software/hardware requirements.
Knowledge of software verification/validation processes.
Knowledge of testing and associated tools.
Capability to translate text based functional requirements into software algorithms and models.
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Preferred Qualifications:
DFMEA training
Knowledge of software algorithm design and software architecture.
Engineering Change Management Experience
Electronic Validation Experience
DFSS Black Belt Certification
Vehicle Communication Tool Experience
Wiring experience
Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components
Hiring Manager's top skills:
Strong written & verbal communication: can clearly explain technical issues to cross-functional teams, leadership, and suppliers.
Data analysis & storytelling with data: comfortable pulling, cleaning, and interpreting data (e.g., IPTV, warranty, test results) to drive decisions and root-cause actions.
Electrical technical capability: basic understanding of automotive electrical hardware/embedded controllers (circuits, interfaces, basic CAN/LIN behavior) to make sound engineering judgments.
