Advanced Technology Development Manager

Job 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.
• Construct vehicles design motion control and distribution control to chassis and powertrain actuators.
• Create design specifications for RFQ to outsourcing companies.
• Process standardization across technologies and minimization of cost and development duration.
• Develop development masterplan aligned with the companys corporate business objectives.
• Analyze the time frames funding limitations staffing requirements project procedures and allocation of available resources for all phases of project.
• Direct research and development quality control and product modification and improvement activities in alignment with established program objectives.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams.
• Share knowledge and expertise with internal teams and stakeholders to foster learning and collaboration.
• Use coaching and teaching to bring out the abilities of subordinates and help them grow.
• 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:

• Knowledge of how to use internal & external sensor (GPS IMU camera LiDAR) is required.
• Prior experience with real-time algorithm development for vehicle motion control is required.
• Ability to develop stability control and dynamics control is preferred.
• Ability to carry out system level integration of multiple domains in vehicles is required.
• 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 CarSim) 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 preferred.
• 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: Masters degree in engineering or related area required. Ph. D preferred.

Experience: Minimum 10 years prior related experience required.

• Exposure to Automotive engineering is required including the following
  • An understanding of Automotive embedded systems.
  • An understanding of ADAS sensors and ADAS control functions.
  • An understanding of stability control and dynamics control.
  • An understanding of electrical chassis systems and electrical powertrain systems.
  • An understanding of FMEA or FTA and development of vehicle systems.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo were challenging the status quo with the power of diversity inclusion and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued respected and empowered. We dont just accept differencewe celebrate it we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees our products and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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