Controlled System Application Engineer

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OPmobility is a world‑leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customised complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centres, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

• The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible to coordinate the activities of controlled system electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture and components as a core team member of an OEM project.
• The CSAE guarantees compliance of components and systems to specifications, provides alternative solutions to meet cost targets, proposes innovative solutions to customers, supports pre‑development activities and research project needs in his/her field of expertise.
• Work is performed in a fast‑paced environment within tight time constraints.
• Unusual hours and travel may be required.
• Coordinates activities of Electronic Architecture team (CDE, CSA, & Validation) on electrical/electronic (E/E) components & controlled system architecture as OEM project core team member.

• The CSAE works in synergy with all project team members to achieve project objectives through collaborative teamwork.
• Maintains day‑to‑day contact with the customer on technical issues and promotes and applies Plastic Omnium specifications.
• Conducts design reviews on Controlled System Architecture and E/E components.
• Insures delivery of E/E component documentation to the OEM project team (drawings, BOM, DFMEA, DVP, test reports, control plans, corresponding presentations, other INPRO deliverables), keeping PAE informed on BOM evolution.
• Insures manufacturability of E/E components.
• Defines the System E/E pin‑out for all prototype & production level systems and coordinates with the wire harness component development engineer and electronic validation engineer.

• Provides input for defining OEM milestone, monitors DFMEA’s, DVP and control plans for E/E components, ensuring components meet OEM requirements and are within PO’s component strategy.
• Contributes to the optimisation of FMEA’s & DVP execution with SA&C & EA teams.
• Provides feedback from field experience to the SCR team members.
• Guarantees compliance of parts and systems to customer specifications.
• Issues regular reporting and re‑forecasting of product cost/metrics and of product development costs (typically monthly).
• Optimises product cost and product development costs, follows design‑to‑cost targets.
• Analyzes all relevant OEM specifications, standards, and specific requirements, cascades the effects of these requirements to the component engineer, OEM project manager, the SCR project manager, builds and follows the deviation lists.
• Identifies technical risks, defines & implements corrective action plan.
• Ensures reliability, safety, compliance with norms and regulations of products/systems and to ergonomic rules.
• Supports SCR pre‑developments and quotes for his/her assigned OEM & supports R&D projects needs in his/her field of expertise.
• Participates in project design reviews, proposes & validates potential design enhancements and upgrades.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (electromechanical, or electrical) required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the automotive industry, ideally with research or development skills and abilities.
• Experience in Electrical Control Units and/or On‑board diagnostics.
• Demonstrated experience in architecture of automotive controlled systems.
• Knowledge of OBDI, OBDII & EOBD, requirements.
• Experience with CANalyzer and CANOPE, and UNICAN data loggers, required.
• DIADEM, nice to have.
• Use of DOORS, Vector/Etas tools is a plus.
• DVP&R, DFMEA and BOM knowledge is required.
• Must contribute at a high level in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good problem‑solving and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electronic schematics.
• Excellent project coordination, communication and customer management skills required.
• Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• At ease and effective in a matrix, multicultural and fast‑evolving environment.
• Travel up to 10 % domestic and international.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment within tight time constraints.

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Research, Design, and Engineering

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Plastics Manufacturing