Engineer 3, Controls Vehicle (Trailer)

Knorr-Bremse•Avon, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the Trailer electronics products and systems. Responsibilities include validation, production release, testing, application, and customer support of trailer ABS, roll stability and other related electronics systems for trailers. Production release responsibilities will include the creation of applicable specifications, test plans, drawings, and FMEAs. Customer application and support responsibilities include release of new variants to support customer applications; track and HIL testing to support product releases, competitive benchmarking, and new applications; provide training, support new customer orders; and work closely with senior technical personnel to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues.

Requirements

A minimum of 6+ years of experience preferably in trailer driver assistance or vehicles systems engineering.
Automotive industry or commercial vehicle industry preferred
Hands on mechanical, electrical, automotive experience.
Experience in the heavy-duty truck, bus and/or automotive market is a plus.
Strong product design experience.
Ability to work in a cross-functional team in a dynamic working environment including international team members
Commercial Driver License (CDL) or willingness & capability to obtain CDL
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering required
Familiar with common engineering tools (Teamcenter, PTC)
Participation in the FMEA and DVP&R process
Broad automotive and electronic systems knowledge, preferably related to heavy truck.
Familiar with software coding techniques and hardware interfaces.
Familiar with Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols including J1939, UDS, and CCP.
Knowledge of air brake systems preferred
Design of experiment capabilities / ability to execute and document the experiment into a test management system
Knowledge and experience with product quality tools such as system FMEA, DVP&R, ISO 26262, ASPICE, and Functional Safety Concepts.
Knowledge of applicable NHTSA requirements and SAE Recommended Practices preferred
Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a team environment
Solid analytical skills
Detail oriented and driven to complete assigned tasks on time
Good organizational and project management skills to meet critical project deadlines
Effective communicating with internal and external customers
Able to create technical requirements, specifications, and test plans
Capable of multi-tasking and adapting to changing priorities
Self-starter/self-motivating

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Systems Engineering is preferred
Familiar with C, embedded C, CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, Matlab, Simulink, dSpace, Python, and TruckSim preferred.
Greenbelt certified a plus

Responsibilities

Develop product functional and technical requirements based on feedback from vehicle OEMs, fleets, competitive analysis, and benchmarking
Assignments will include product and feature design requirements definition, cross-product communication interfaces, product testing, and release.
Author design specifications, product specifications, component drawings and test specifications
Author and update DFMEAs (including linkage activity of S/C’s and C/C’s – critical characteristics) and other safety-related analyses
Create and organize test plans (Software, electrical and Vehicle test) based on product requirements, oversee testing, interpret results, and document testing using Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R)
Support efforts related to product functional safety
Perform essential project management tasks - maintain project status and milestones; report out to management; anticipate workload, potential delays, potential problems
Travel to test track, winter test facility, customer demos, and customer facilities to support the application and installation of trailer electronics systems on Customer and OEM vehicles
Train customers on features and functions of the trailer electronic systems products and provide technical support to customers
Support field troubleshooting calls as needed
Understand and refine requirements for new Trailer product opportunities.
Testing embedded software for final product validation.
Develop and execute technical plans (analysis, simulation, vehicle test) to validate system release and product applications
Release of products and documentation pertaining to new product development offerings at customers compliant with the Global Change Management process and ASPICE concepts (V-model development, requirements traceability), using tools such as Teamcenter PLM and PTC Integrity
Software / Hardware in the loop testing.
Interface with Product Management and Sales teams in identifying enhancements and solving customer issues
Re-produce and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner
Willing to travel (test track, customer locations, winter test) as required up to 25%.

Benefits

Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook.
6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use.
Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements.
Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary.
Work/life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
401k Plan with Company matching
Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
Wellness Program and incentives
On-Site Fitness Center
On-Site Cafeteria with Healthy menu options
Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:
Company-Paid Benefits: Basic Life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short Term Disability, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits: Medical and Prescription insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance Plans, Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family, Long Term Disability, Accident Plan, Critical Illness Plan, Hospital Indemnity Plan, Legal, Identity Theft and Fraud Protection