Software Integration Engineer

ZF Group•Lafayette, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Integration Engineer supports the full software product lifecycle for automotive powertrain systems, acting as the technical liaison to customers while leading software development, calibration, validation, and release activities from prototype through production. The role requires deep expertise in embedded control systems, automotive software tools, and cross‑functional program management within a heavy‑duty vehicle environment. This position is responsible for supporting the software product cycle in the region: new customer functional development initiatives, software development, calibration activities, prototype support, validation, engineering release, truck assembly plant support, and field troubleshooting. Serve as technical liaison to the customer for software functional changes and software change management processes. Lead software program deliveries by tracking action items, calibration program timing, and software/calibration releases (including but not limited to, the creation and execution of system-level development and validation test plans, development of functional test procedures and scripting, and performance of verification testing). Manage overall software program details (timeframe, deadlines, cost, trip planning, hardware/software tests, and resource planning). Clearly and professionally communicate plans and results (reports, customer presentations, development test plans and reports, software checklists, etc.) verbally and in writing to manager, coworkers (international & local), industry partners, and customers. Support (on-site as necessary) in any control-system issues arising during customer testing stages related to ZF product (including, but is not limited to, providing technical support for customer prototype and vehicle builds, software and vehicle tests, dynamometer and component tests, and transmission systems integration projects). Support all EOL software and calibration parameter programming initiatives at the OEM assembly plant. Conduct and lead calibration training for others on team in addition to customer.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering required
A minimum of 5 years of experience as a software development engineer or calibration development engineer within a powertrain development and/or manufacturing environment – specifically within automotive industry.
Experience in real-time embedded software control systems of vehicles.
In-depth understanding of electromechanical systems design, troubleshooting, and repair.
Proficiency and experience with data acquisition, analysis, statistical methods, and development tools (e.g. CANape, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, etc)
Strong knowledge of technical aspects of software applications engineering and product design/development (specifically within a powertrain and/or automotive context).
Experience with automotive communication links (SAE J1939; SAE J1587, etc), ABS controls, engine controls, and transmission controls.
Ability/willingness to travel (average 30%).
Possession of valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering preferred
Experience with North American Class 3-8 engines preferred
Possession, or ability to obtain, CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Support the software product cycle in the region: new customer functional development initiatives, software development, calibration activities, prototype support, validation, engineering release, truck assembly plant support, and field troubleshooting.
Serve as technical liaison to the customer for software functional changes and software change management processes.
Lead software program deliveries by tracking action items, calibration program timing, and software/calibration releases.
Manage overall software program details (timeframe, deadlines, cost, trip planning, hardware/software tests, and resource planning).
Clearly and professionally communicate plans and results (reports, customer presentations, development test plans and reports, software checklists, etc.) verbally and in writing to manager, coworkers (international & local), industry partners, and customers.
Support (on-site as necessary) in any control-system issues arising during customer testing stages related to ZF product.
Support all EOL software and calibration parameter programming initiatives at the OEM assembly plant.
Conduct and lead calibration training for others on team in addition to customer.