Automotive Control Systems Test Engineer

Lumenance•Marysville, WA

41d

About The Position

Support integration of driving assistance and vehicle control technologies into Honda and Acura prototype vehicles. Responsibility is to integrate braking and stability assist technology into Honda's North American vehicle line-up. This integration requires specification creation/modification, direct coordination with Tier 1 suppliers, bench testing and in vehicle validation/verification on proving grounds. Work under the supervision and direction of Honda associate engineers to support control validation testing. Must be able to work with significant level of autonomy and produce results.

Requirements

Understanding of electrical components, EMC and ultrasonic.
Understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures or similar micro controller communication structures
Familiarity with control specification development
Hands on mechanical ability / understanding of vehicle systems and cross functional interactions
Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot control system issues, propose and implement potential solutions.
Strong PC Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project and other technical software)
Experience with data acquisition systems such as Vector CAN tools is a plus
Familiarity with ISO 26262 standard for functional safety

Responsibilities

Review current electronic controls systems specifications and develop the functional requirements related to Controller Area Network interface, Self-Diagnostic, Failsafe Detection for each vehicle development
Validate electronic braking and stability assist system software function by completing standard requirement testing on bench and in vehicle by proving grounds.
Validate electrical hardware by EMC and ultrasonic testing, work with supplier to countermeasure any issues found.
Support ISO 26262 testing, maintain deliverable schedule, and ensure requirements are achieved and approved by engineering leadership.
Work directly with the system supplier to lead the integration of software functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the functions.
Negotiating requirements across multiple function (meter, ADAS, architecture, etc) teams and coordinating with design functions to ensure correct control specifications are applied to the electronic brake and stability assist system drawings.
Coordinate with factory associates during build phases to ensure controls are achieving required specifications and lead chassis software/control issue resolution across engineering (manufacturing) and design. Coordinate with the global office key deliverables to regional developments.
Instrument test parts and test vehicles to collect data necessary to validate specifications, drive the vehicle on road and/or test course to collect test data for analysis.
Continuously improve development tools with focus on test efficiency and accuracy.