Company Introduction
The client''s Systems and Electronics Planning Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Contract Engineer responsible for the design and application of electrical components across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms including packaging ECU''s & sensors, and development of related components to ensure quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements are met for each electronics system.
Role Summary / Purpose
The primary responsibility of this role is to adapt the design of standard electrical components, sensors, and ECU''s (Electronic Control Unit) for deployment on responsible vehicles. Reporting to a Sr. Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the department''s objective to deploy electrical components on responsible vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with related stakeholders (internal, external and international) in cross-functional teams to design packaging structure, prepare drawings, plan and manage schedule for complex engineering problems.
- Manage and lead part development to meet targets for cost, mass, performance and schedule with high quality, efficiency, and optimization mindset from project start through start of production.
- Excellent, clear and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders (management team, project leaders, manufacturing, suppliers, other design department, etc.).
- Develop design data in 3D and create 2D drawings using Catia V5.
- Use TBP process to break down problems and contribute to obeya meetings with other commodity engineers, WH supplier engineers, and vehicle assembly members.
- Prepare process documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Some overtime may be required.
Requirements - Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline, Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
- Fundamental understanding of vehicle development process.
- Fundamental understanding of vehicle manufacturing process.
- 5 or more demonstrated years of experience collaborating with suppliers.
- Proficient in CATIA v5 for parametric 3D data and drawing preparation (4+ years).
- 5 or more years of vehicle development experience.
- 4 years demonstrated abilities in planning/scheduling, multi-tasking and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting a production vehicle trial.
- Documented problem-solving experience.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience leveraging AI to improve efficiency.
Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills
- Experience in all stages of vehicle development (Full Model change or Major-Minor model change).
- Proficient in leading variable workforce and/or Design-In members.
- Experience in using simulation software such as Computer-Aided Engineering (structural/vibration) or CST studio suite (EMC/EMI) Electromagnetic capability and Electromagnetic interference.
- Experience negotiating with Styling group and Cross-Functional departments.
- Experience in design of electrical systems/parts.
- Experience in design of other ADAS systems such as Panoramic View Monitor, Sonar, and Blind Spot Monitor, or Headlamp ECU.
- Japanese language capability.
Employment Details - Type, Location, Hours
- Contract position.
- Hybrid work: At least 4 days per week working in office (1 day work from home).