Senior Project Engineer

Aptiv•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Project Engineer – Connected Services Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? About the Connected Services Division: Aptiv is making mobility real. Today’s software-defined vehicles generate a lot of data. It’s expensive to transmit, and it’s not all useful. Aptiv’s Connected Services team is a global provider of telematics and analytics solutions serving the transportation industry. We help our customers identify the data they need to operate more efficiently and produce better products. With teams working across the globe, Connected Services creates and delivers solutions that combine comprehensive data acquisition methods with powerful edge and cloud computing architecture resulting in an enterprise-class solution for fleet management, product development, connected vehicle and data exchange applications. Come join the Aptiv Connected Services team for a unique opportunity to work with and learn from experts, while also significantly contributing to the future of mobility! Mobility has the power to change the world, and we have the power to change mobility. For more information, please visit www.aptiv.com/our-journey and see our www.aptiv.com/careers for opportunities to join us! YOUR ROLE This position will consist of developing and supporting various engineering projects related to the development, validation, and testing of powertrain/vehicle control systems in the OE and aftermarket sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree -Automotive, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or 7-10 yrs equivalent experience
Familiarity with OE & aftermarket engine, OBD, transmission or vehicle systems calibration, validation, and development.
Knowledge of product development tools including data acquisition, management, and analysis tools
Strong written and oral communication skills. This role interacts with both external customers and internal management.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to see the “big picture” and understand how individual tasks interconnect and impact other parts of the testing process.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis - without requirement for any type of visa sponsorship/transfer, now, or at any time in future. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Must be a local resident of the Metro Detroit, MI community with ability to work on campus.

Nice To Haves

Experience or education in data science
Programming experience with languages such as python and/or C
Experience working for Commercial Vehicle or Passenger Car companies
EV and/or ADAS experience
Traits we seek: Curiously investigate everything – ability to solving problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively
Lead with confidence – thought leaders who empower those around them
Learn by doing – an entrepreneurial mindset that’s driven by hands-on experimentation
Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow
Passion for product excellence – build great products with distinct customer value and apply continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Develop or assist in the development of a statement of requirements for engineering projects.
Confer with customer to review and clarify requirements.
Share and Train team members in industry methods and technology and encourage them in best practices.
Directly modify or specify new components of the data acquisition system to ensure it meets customer design and performance requirements for powertrain/vehicle system development and validation.
Research, analyze, and assist in the implementation of innovative methods to collect and present powertrain/vehicle systems data and information, which increases value to the customer.
Gather voice of the customer feedback for software design engineers to solve customer issues and implement new solutions to satisfy customer needs related to powertrain/vehicle system development, validation, and testing.
Review customer data and reports to verify correctness, completeness, data fidelity, and value
Confer with engineers and other personnel to root cause and resolve system malfunctions, implement operating procedures, and provide technical information to the customer.
Conduct engineering tests that will analyze the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of Control-Tec equipment, software, and systems
Establish and maintain customer/internal data creation standards
Create and cultivate customer/supplier contacts and assist in Supplier Management
Develop engineering solutions within assigned project(s) scope and timing
Contribute to project quotes, various reports, presentations, and studies
Continue to stay current in training in the latest calibration technology