Systems Engineer

Yazakiis a global leader in the research development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world and weve strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83year history. Today were on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform as well as the ability to strengthen and thrive in the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton MIUSA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for anEngineer Systems to join our OEM business unit inCanton person will create and document RFQ designs. Analyze marketing documentation and develop complexity. Design power distribution grounding wire and protection device sizing and inlines. Develop and maintain schematics.

What you will be doing:

Request for Quote (RFQ)

• Receive customer RFQ information 3D 2D schematic circuit lists etc. and review for technical feasibility.
• Support RFQ Technical Review with customer
• Investigate new technology and integrate into the design where applicable
• Create and document RFQ design (i.e. 2D drawing schematics 3D design discrepancies assumptions as applicable)

Complexity Analysis

• Analyze and breakdown the customer marketing documentation (i.e. PDL STV PPC)
• Generate proposals for optimizing harness complexity including giveaway analyses and OEM marketing change recommendations in order to reduce the total part count
• Develop and maintain the build level complexity charts

Power Distribution Signal and Grounding

• Design power distribution grounding wire and protection device sizing and inlines to ensure customer standards specifications and guidelines are met
• Create develop and maintain logical and physical schematics with the use of customer data per statement of work
• Develop and maintain vehicle level topology
• Perform review analyze and signoff circuit simulation / calculations to verify design per statement of work
• Perform architecture optimization studies

Customer and Internal Design Requirements

• Evaluate design information provided by the customer for completeness and accuracy and track internally (i.e. schematics subsystem requirements circuit lists marketing docs etc.
• Support selection of appropriate components (i.e. relays connectors accessories etc. to meet vehicle specifications
• Interface with DVP team to validate customer requirements (i.e. customer requirement validation load survey short circuit etc.
• Collaborate with Design Release Engineers and Application Engineers to define vehicle requirements and review 2D prints

Engineering Customer Interface

• Review customer documents such as owners guide dealership repair manuals troubleshooting manuals and assembly plant repair manuals per customer request
• Support vehicle builds and launches at customer pilot and assembly plants

Continuous Improvement of the Design

• Generate cost savings ideas and attend VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering) workshops
• Trace technical issues and problems to root cause
• Support customer initiatives such as cost and warranty reduction activities etc.

What you will bring to the table:

• BS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of automotive experience

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation 401K match tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race color religion sex age marital status national origin disability handicap veteran status or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.