EE Systems Validation Engineer - Associate
Windsor, ON CANADA |
Description
- The EE Systems Validation Engineer develops electrical system validation test plans and procedures for automotive body, audio, active chassis and/or safety systems. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Lead design reviews of schematics, PCB layouts, wiring schematics, component selection, and other technical support with key stakeholders to verify designs for new and carryover lighting products
- Gather, define and carry out all required development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals through the development of electronic Design Verification Plans (DVPs)
- Work closely with the chosen suppliers to ensure designs are robust to customer requirements, meet exact function, and can be manufactured without defect
- Define and carry out all required bench development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals
- Participate in supplier assessments and post-test inspection reviews ensuring quality of the electronic circuit design performing analysis through different methodologies (Worst Case Analysis, FMEA, simulations, etc.) and recommend changes to product specifications as necessary
- Lead / participate in issue resolution activities during development, vehicle launch, and/or warranty periods; technical coordination meetings and trips to supplier for component technical reviews
- Evaluate and approve design changes and specifications
- Support activities with corporate supplier quality and purchasing areas
- Support corporate quality in the areas of assembly plant and field & warranty part return analysis to determine root cause and drive improvements
- Some travel may be required
Requirements
- Experience must include: Hardware electronic design, LEDs, printed circuit board expertise, experience in automotive electrical integration with CAN and LIN modules, design reviews, and validation capability for lighting modules and all lamp electronics
- Strong foundation in electronic topics related to circuit design and devices
- Basic understanding of electronics manufacturing and assembly processes
- DVP&R, DFMEA, and specification creation and execution experience
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Understanding of electrical engineering standards/protocols, and of electronics/devices
- Highly motivated and self-starter and able to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Able to switch quickly between different and numerous topics, strong self-initiative and a fast learner; Organizational and planning skills; written/verbal communications and presentation skills; Interpersonal skills able to confidently interact with individuals at all levels of authority
- Hands-on exposure to electrical testing (Preferred)
- Previous involvement with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) topic.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive electronics circuit design and development including software
- Subject matter expertise in analog/digital electronic circuits; detailed electronic component knowledge
- Working knowledge of designing for EMC and ESD design/prevention
- Electronics/electrical simulation experience, Thermal management, electronic packaging, and FEA
- Prior exposure to automotive lighting specifications and standards an asset; electronics specifications expertise
- Design and release experience desirable
- Experience as senior or lead engineer for electrical automotive project