The Technical Specialist - Engine/Powertrain/Transmission Control Module serves as the global technical authority for engine, powertrain, and transmission control modules. This role involves establishing strategies for controllers, ensuring technical excellence, and leading the development of in-house designed controllers. Key responsibilities include managing BOM strategies, overseeing hardware and software interfaces, leading technical reviews for global compliance, and providing troubleshooting support to manufacturing facilities. The position requires expertise in microprocessor-based automotive electrical systems, serial data communications, and requirements engineering processes like FMEA and Preliminary Hazard Analyses. Candidates must possess skills in embedded software development, verification and validation, and hardware failure modes. The work focuses on solving complex engineering problems related to emissions upgrades, safety tether issues, and ensuring compatibility across global production systems for vehicle propulsion and chassis controls.
Lead the controller technical review process to ensure compliance with global requirements.
Develop and maintain robust BOM strategies that meet cost, mass, investment, and quality imperatives.
Lead the development of in-house designed controllers by interfacing with hardware and software teams.
Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for manufacturing engineering and production facilities.
Develop sourcing strategies and support global supplier evaluation and localization processes.
Act as the hardware subject matter expert to resolve software, calibration, and integration issues.
Perform read-across analyses for safety tethers and competitor NHTSA recalls.
Create and maintain best practices, inherent criteria, and technical templates for the organization.
What we're looking for
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years of experience applying microprocessor-based controllers to automotive vehicle electrical systems.
In-depth knowledge of serial data communications, requirements engineering (FMEA, Preliminary Hazard Analyses), and verification and validation processes.
In-depth knowledge of embedded software development, testing, and associated tools.
Thorough knowledge of design development, test engineering, manufacturing, assembly operations, and vehicle service procedures.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with high-level interpersonal and analytical problem-solving skills.
MS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Chemistry, Physics, or equivalent (preferred).
5+ years of experience in Engine/Transmission/Chassis Controller Electronics (preferred).
Model-Based Systems Engineering
ISO26262
Rhapsody
DFMEA
fault-tree analysis
Embedded Controls
System Architecture
API Development
Requirements Traceability
Functional Safety
Hardware/Software Integration
Verification and Validation
Diagnostic Strategies
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
ECU Hardware
DOORS Next-Gen
requirements-engineering
Embedded Systems
ISO 26262
C
CAN
LIN
Ethernet
SENT
SERDES
DFMEA
FMEDA
FTA
IEC 61508
IEC 62304
DO-178C
Microcontrollers
Diagnostics
Functional Safety
AI
Configuration Management
Jama
Polarion
Turbomachinery Controls
MarkVI
VIe
MicroNet
Plus
RX3i
RX7i
Allen-Bradley
P&ID
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analysis
Gas Turbines
Steam Turbines
Centrifugal Compressors
Electric Motors
VSDS
Powertrain Integration
Hardware In The Loop (HITL)
Hardware In Lab (HIL)
Battery Management Systems (BMS)
High Voltage Electric Drive Systems
Power Electronics
CAN
Ethernet
Serial
CLI
DAQ
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Flight Test
Thermal Management Systems
Inverters
Electric Machines
Gearboxes
Power Conditioning