Function Owner, HV Energy Management

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

1d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. This role involves leading the development of HV Energy Management system features & functions, interfacing with various teams like R&D, electrical architecture, software developers, production, quality, and customer experience. The position is responsible for the end-to-end development of these features, covering key technical areas such as Power Modes and Power Distribution, Contactor Control, HV Bring-Up and Shut Down, HV Safety, and Range/SOE/Energy Based Driving Statistics. The Function Owner will define system level requirements for hardware, software, features, functions, and architecture, acting as a liaison between cross-functional teams and collaborating through the system "V" development process from concept to launch. This role requires acting as a subject matter expert for assigned functions throughout the product development lifecycle, managing requirement definition, documentation, and adherence to vehicle specifications, legal regulations (FMVSS, SAE, OBDII), and internal standards. Domain knowledge of SW controls, EE, and Electronics, along with expertise in mechatronics systems development, testing, and validation is essential. The role also involves developing component and system design, functional and EOL specifications, test methods, and DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems, managing technical releases, and championing first principles design methodology for problem-solving. Additionally, the Function Owner will lead sprint planning and daily standup meetings, and develop/maintain Best Practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree required with 8+ years of experience in Mechanical/Mechatronics/EE/SW engineering. PhD with 6+ years of experience preferred.
• Extensive experience working with Automotive Systems or Mechatronics Products with interface to HV Components and Systems.
• Strong understanding of 1st principles in Engineering, result/solution oriented.
• Subject matter expert in Systems Engineering, Multi-domain physics, Complex systems design with EE, SW integration.
• Familiarity with SW for embedded systems, EE systems such as wiring and power distribution units.
• Familiarity with A2B, CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN, LVDS communication protocols and Vehicle Network tools, such as CANalyzer, CANoe, etc.
• Expertise with complex problem solving, data analysis, access/interpret/drive results with extended teams.
• Experience working in requirement management tools.
• Knowledge of Automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity.

Nice To Haves

• PhD with 6+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of HV Energy Management system features & functions including interfacing and aligning with R&D, electrical architecture, software developers, production, quality and customer experience teams.
• Responsible for end-to-end development of HV Energy Management features & functions including release to program milestones.
• Responsible for system level definition and requirements for hardware, software, features, functions and architecture. This includes integration at system and component level.
• Integral liaison between all cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders through system “V” development from concept to launch.
• Responsible for features and functions for HV Energy systems for the new SDV architecture.
• Act as the subject matter expert for the assigned functions throughout the entire product development lifecycle.
• Responsible for requirement management – define, document and manage all functional & nonfunctional requirements (System, Software & Hardware) for the function in alignment with vehicle level specification and legal regulations (FMVSS , SAE, OBDII etc.) and internal standards.
• Develop component and system design, functional, EOL specifications, detailed test methods, and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.
• Manage the technical release of the function and calibration data for production.
• Be a champion of first principles design methodology and use extensive problem-solving methods for debugging, issue resolution.
• Lead sprint planning and daily standup meetings.
• Develop and maintain Best Practices: Design Standards, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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