Vehicle Control Engineer - J0048786

Vehicle Control Engineer - J0048786

Join to apply for the Vehicle Control Engineer - J0048786 role at Astemo Ltd.

Description

Summary
:
Under the direction of the manager, this position exercises responsibility for development and evaluation of advanced technologies for Cross‑domain control. New functions and new values are generated through the integration of chassis, powertrain, and AD/ADAS product technologies (domains), as well as new information created by cloud technologies.

Essential Functions
:

• Create new functions and values which are generated through the integration of chassis, powertrain, and AD/ADAS product technologies (Cross‑domain), as well as new information created by cloud technologies.
• Develop development masterplan aligned with the company’s corporate business objectives.
• 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.
• Create technical documentation, design specifications, and share knowledge and expertise with internal teams and stakeholders to foster learning and collaboration.
• Represent the company with its major customers, and the public.
• Provide direction on design and development activities to improve, modify or design new products.
• 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 preferred.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate ECU/actuator algorithms embedded in the vehicle is required.
• Programming skills in C, MATLAB/Simulink, C++ is required and Python is preferred.
• Knowledge of in‑vehicle communication protocols (CAN/Ethernet/etc) is required.
• Experience using Model Based Development tools (specifically MATLAB/Simulink and Car Sim) is required.
• Knowledge of how to use electric chassis and powertrain to control vehicle motion is required.
• Experience in developing control functions for at least one of ESC, electric brake, EPS, or electric steering is required.
• Knowledge of how to use internal & external sensor (GPS, IMU, camera, LiDAR) is preferred.
• Ability to develop ADAS lateral and horizontal control function is plus.
• Knowledge with Model Predictive Control is plus.
• Ability to make test plans and execute experiments is required.
• Ability to analyze and utilize sensor data or collected data is required.
• 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 2 years prior related experience with Master’s degree and Minimum 3 years with Bachelor’s degree.

Exposure to Automotive engineering is required, including the following:

• An understanding of automotive components and embedded systems.
• 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. Have the ability to work 40-60 hours per week.

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.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing