Electric HV Charging System Sr. Engineer III
About The Position
Support Daimler Truck North America’s Zero Transmission group (formerly the eMobility Group) as a senior engineer focused on charging-system functions. The role works with feature and component owners on software and controls implementation, leads function development and software implementation for base charging systems, and ensures functions are implemented across ECUs with cohesive software and network communications between components. It also investigates advanced control strategies to improve the efficiency and capabilities of electrified powertrains. The position leads technical development and strategy for advanced on-vehicle DC and AC charging systems, develops charging solutions for customer needs and use cases, and contributes to concepts and innovation for next-generation systems, including very high-power charging. The engineer implements charging systems in prototype and production vehicles, develops bidirectional and smart charging solutions, and supports charging communications, validation, and issue resolution. The role represents DTNA on global systems engineering matters and collaborates with internal and external teams, colleagues, and suppliers internationally. The position is based onsite in Portland, Oregon. Up to 20% domestic and international travel is required annually. The stated annual salary is $142,397. Relocation assistance is not available. Visa sponsorship is not available, and applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related engineering field.
- Six years of experience in electric powertrain, charging, and high-voltage systems development.
- Six years of experience developing electric-vehicle systems and software, with familiarity with vehicle networks, CAN, and communication protocols.
- Six years of experience designing embedded systems and developing controls for series ZEV vehicle projects.
- Experience with vehicle charging-station communication protocols and software.
- Experience with mechatronic system interactions in automobiles.
- Experience with DC charging-box design and integration into a vehicle.
- Experience working with cross-functional international teams to implement software and control requirements.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% annually.
Responsibilities
- Support the Zero Transmission group and work with feature and component owners on software and controls implementation.
- Lead function development and software implementation for base charging systems.
- Ensure functions are implemented across various ECUs and maintain cohesive software and network communication between components.
- Investigate advanced control strategies to optimize the efficiency and capabilities of electrified powertrains.
- Lead technical development and strategy for advanced on-vehicle DC and AC charging-system functions.
- Develop fast-charging solutions that meet customer needs and use cases.
- Align DTNA requirements with global functions.
- Contribute to strategy, concepts, and innovation for next-generation advanced charging systems, including very high-power charging strategies.
- Implement charging systems in prototype and production vehicles, collaborating with other teams on integration.
- Develop bidirectional and smart-charging solutions in close collaboration with the connectivity group.
- Develop and implement charging communication using ISO 15118, and work with engineering and PVE teams to validate functions and features.
- Lead resolution of charging software issues during system-level and vehicle-level validation, including interoperability problems and coordination between controllers.
- Represent DTNA technically on the global systems engineering group and interface with charging components and infrastructure teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and timely responses to internal and external customers with charging-system issues or inquiries.
- Stay current on technology developments and generate ideas and methods for vehicle design, systems, and process optimization.
- Coordinate work with internal and external partners, including colleagues in Europe, Detroit, and Japan, and suppliers.
- Broaden expertise to become an expert in eMobility topics.
Benefits
- Annual bonus program
- 401(k) company contribution with company match up to 6% and non-elective company contribution of 3–7%, depending on age
- Starting at four weeks of paid vacation
- 13 or more calendar holidays
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Wellness programs
- Onsite fitness at some locations
- Tuition assistance
- Paid volunteer time off
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
