Engineer 2-3, Controls Vehicle

Engineer 2-3, Controls Vehicle 

LOCATION: Avon / Ohio (US-OH), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 5735 | JOB GRADE: 15  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title:              Engineer 2-3, Controls Vehicle

Reports To:                 Supervisor, Engineering                    

Date Last Revised:     January 26, 2024

 

 

Position Summary:

 

This position is responsible for supporting the application of Electronic Controls Systems on Commercial Vehicles:

• Vehicle Stability Control
• Antilock Braking Systems
• Automatic Traction Control
• Advanced AHAD (Advanced Highly Automated Driving) systems

This is accomplished by developing test plans that involve vehicle testing and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) simulation. Provide customer deliverable of detailed reports certifying vehicle safety, and regulatory compliance.

 

 

Essential Functions:

 

• Develop and execute technical plans (analysis, simulation, vehicle test) to validate system installation and parameter tuning
• Travel to test track, winter test facility and customer demos to support algorithm specific development and testing
• Provide technical support in troubleshooting escalated field issues.
• Analyze and document results from simulation and test track experiments
• Apply vehicle knowledge to improve vehicle simulation tools including both non-real time and Hardware In the Loop (HIL) simulation
• Benchmark competitive systems
• Interface with Software Developers, Systems Engineers, and customers to create and revise control system requirements.

 

Knowledge:

 

• The in-depth knowledge of vehicle control algorithms and their application to commercial vehicles.
• Strong technical knowledge and project management knowledge and organizational skills.
• Must know how to build customer relationship skills.
• Applied knowledge of vehicle dynamics with preference in commercial vehicles
• In-depth knowledge of brake systems or other advanced pneumatic based control systems.
• Six Sigma or statistical tool usage for troubleshooting
• Knowledge of vehicle communications protocols such as J1939 or Power Line Communications (PLC).
• Familiar in the use of Matlab/Simulink, ASCET or similar control system development tools
• Familiar with CANalyzer, CANape and Matlab, Simulink.
• Familiar with dSpace, ETAS or other simulation interface hardware.

 

 

Experience:

 

• Engineer 2: 2+ years of experience plus bachelor’s degree
• Engineer 3: 6+ years related experience with bachelor’s degree or 5+ years related experience with master’s degree
• Experience, preferably in the automotive or commercial vehicle industry
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) or willingness & capability to obtain CDL within a year of employment

 

Skills:

 

• Ideal candidate is able to lead a team of people to achieve project milestones or implement customer requirements. 
• Able to handle multiple conflicting priorities and interface with sales, marketing, and engineering
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team in a dynamic working environment including international team members
• Familiar with product quality tools such as design and system FMEA & DVP&R
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a team environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with others, within and with diverse cultures, both independently and within teams and with cross-functional teams in coordinating and prioritizing development

 

Education:

 

• Bachelor Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering required.  Focus on Control systems preferred

 

Travel & Job Requirements:

 

• Estimated 25% travel (test track, winter test, customer locations, inter