Position Purpose:
Provide engineering design support for electronic / pneumatic vehicle control systems through the development, validation, and application phases.
Essential Functions:
* Design sensing and control solutions for heavy duty commercial vehicles using electrical and electro-pneumatic components.
* Select and properly evaluate electronic and pneumatic components, sensors, and suppliers.
* Interface with electronic and pneumatic component manufacturers.
* Lead DFMEA teams for electronic and pneumatic control systems in their intended application.
* Develop, approve, and plan the execution of comprehensive DVPs with internal and external sources to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component and Vehicle).
* Perform testing of electronic and electro-pneumatic components and systems.
* Develop specifications for vehicle axle/suspension/brake controls for commercial vehicles.
* Develop algorithms for sensing and control of mechanical and pneumatic systems.
* Manage and provide guidance on the delivery process of integrated hardware, software & calibration for control system designs in accordance with a phase gate development process.
* Source prototype components, build up, and test development boards.
* Assist with design, specification, and implementation of electrical and electronic equipment in the test lab.
* Establish and maintain Electrical Control Engineering standards, procedures, performance levels and documentation requirements.
Education and Training
* B.S. in Electrical or Electronic Engineering preferred, or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with appropriate electrical/electronic training or experience.
Minimum Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years' experience within the field of vehicle control systems development, including hands-on in several of the following areas:
* SIL/HIL, automotive/commercial vehicle control systems, ABS/EBS/ESC
* Software development including development of "C" code or model-based applications
* Controls system and state machine development experience
* Electronic control module, sensor or actuator development and test engineering
* Requirements development and validation within a phase-gated product development process
* High level of competence with software and hardware requirements including vehicle electrical and communications (CAN J1939) architectures
* Understanding of network system architectures
* Experience using a mix of theory, computer simulation, and in-vehicle testing
* Experience with vehicle control systems validation at different levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle)
* Experience with data acquisition/analysis tools such as eDAQ, MATLAB, Simulink, dSpace, Vector CANoe
* Experience leading DFMEAs for control systems
* Knowledge of SAE J1939, J1708, J2534 protocols is a plus
* Demonstrated expertise using standardized problem-solving techniques
* Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems
* Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
* Good team player with great communication skills
* Self-motivated: demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
Physical Demands
* Ability to lift and maneuver up to 25lbs with occasional twisting, reacApply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjE1ODkxLjEwNTA4QGhlbmRyaWNrc29uY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20