Engineer - Systems

Linamar • Livonia, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

System level owner to define, break down, and ensure compliance to high level requirements for electro-mechanical driveline/automotive components. The System Engineer is responsible for facilitating the integration of the mechanical, electrical and control systems of a propulsion or driveline system. Responsibilities include but are not limited to identifying, defining, and characterizing the connections between these systems and executing the functional, performance, and safety goals.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in engineering or technology related field from an accredited Institution and 7 Years of Engineering Experience
• Experience in mechatronic system requirements management
• In depth knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems and controls strategies
• General experience in powertrain /driveline/chassis systems including vehicle integration
• Experience with Polarion or Doors for requirement management
• In depth knowledge of serial communications protocols such as CAN, LIN, etc
• Strong understanding and experience in system engineering fundamentals and using first principal approaches
• Must have good leadership skills and be a solid motivator
• Must be driven to achieve and should be committed
• Must have a positive attitude and should be able to gauge the risks involved in a particular venture
• Must have good oral communication and presentation skills
• Must have working knowledge of the most current technologies and products used in the industry
• Problem Solving – Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to take ownership, prioritize and work multiple tasks to completion

Nice To Haves

• Understanding and working knowledge of EMI, EMC including filtration methods
• Understanding and working knowledge of electrical connectors and wiring diagrams
• Knowledge of Automotive Spice
• Knowledge of ISO26262, Automotive functional safety and Hazard analysis
• Understanding of control algorithms and software development
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics and handling with driving experience

Responsibilities

• Development of system architecture and boundary diagrams
• Breakdown of customer requirements into specific requirements for sub-system owners
• Manage and track requirements in Polarion software
• Identify and manage issues in planning, analysis, and performance that impact high level requirements
• Identify and facilitate negotiation of conflicting or problematic requirements with customer or internal custodians
• Review of HARA and safety goals to ensure compliance to requirements
• Ensure requirements are validated and captured through system and sub-system DVP’s
• Drive cross functional issue resolution across domains
• Review and approve software strategies and calibrations
• Interface with customer on system level technical topics
• Lead creation of system level DFMEA, support in sub-system DFMEAs
• Define requirements for End of Line testing at production facility
• Perform risk assessments and trade off analysis for system impact, program milestones, and change management
• Provide regular status reports to engineering management team
• Create documentation for customer and internal presentations and record keeping
• Support alignment of hardware and software interdependency deliverables
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location including but not limited to: ISO 45001: Health and Safety management system standard. ISO 14001: Environmental Management system standard. IATF 16949 Technical Specification Management and Linamar Quality Basics system standards.
• Ensure compliance with Linamar’s internal operating system known as ‘GOS’: The Global Operating System
• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors
• Maintain department 5S requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior