Vehicle Engineer Job Description
Vehicle Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Vehicle Engineer Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Vehicle Engineer
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Education for Vehicle Engineer
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Employers hiring for the vehicle engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Technical, Science, Automotive, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics
Skills for Vehicle Engineer
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Vehicle Engineer Examples
Vehicle Engineer Job Description
- Programming experience in Java(J2EE), C, C++, JavaScript, HTML, HTML5, JQuery, PHP, JHTML, XML
- Working level understanding of Operating System designs spanning embedded RTOS, Android, iOS, Server, and Consumer Operating Systems
- Strong understanding and hands on experience in design patterns for web and messaging
- Background and experienced in development methodologies OF WHAT (of software used in new technologies) including Unified, Agile, Scrum
- Hands on experience with functional and performance testing OF WHAT (software used in vehicles) (manual, automated)
- Analyze and model dynamic systems and complex system interactions
- Process and interpret test data to guide control design
- Develop vehicle control algorithms for electrified powertrain to deliver vehicle attributes, including control architecture selection, algorithm simulation, implementation in MBD environment, and verification and validation via MIL/HIL/vehicle
- Initiate and lead research both internally and externally on advanced controls with applications in electrified vehicles and autonomous vehicles
- Support the quality processes (requirements development, functional safety - ISO26262, fault tree analysis, FMEAs, P-diagrams)
- Established network of homologation test labs, regulatory agents and regulatory body contacts
- Japanese language skill is a must
- Ability and willingness to travel at least 50% of the time within the country while supporting homologation activities
- Strong time management, planning, integrity, and teambuilding skills
- Ability to develop and maintain the respect and trust of government agency employees
- Ability to research regulatory requirements and effectively negotiate as needed
Vehicle Engineer Job Description
- Lead development of strategies, requirements and test methods for Cockpit Illumination, Welcome/ Farewell, Controls haptic feel and Chime sound quality
- Maintain and update existing requirements and test methods to conform to evolving hardware/software feasibility
- Determine what a perceivable Illumination, Sound and Switch Haptic difference is for the customer and ensure this is compatible with specifications
- Explore and define tools/processes to evaluate the Illumination, Sound and Switch Haptic attributes analytically
- Work collaboratively with Design and Release Engineers, Suppliers, Basic Design, Planning, Marketing, and Vehicle Program Teams
- Applicant will deal with a complex Global Engineering base ensuring timely delivery of Target Alignment and Achievement
- Develop and manage Benchmarking and Prototype Test Plans which meet program timing/constraints and Attribute Sign off Requirements
- Champion Attribute issue resolution plans (5D’s) and AIMS issue management
- Addressing launch issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Mobility network infrastructure architecture definition
- Knowledge of vehicle emissions control systems, engine calibrations, and powertrains
- Familiarity with emissions/fuel economy regulations and emissions testing/procedures
- BSCSE, BSIT, BSEE, or strongly related field
- Effective communications skills to interact with suppliers, and other IT partners
- Organizational skills for active priority setting and consultation
- Flexibility and pro-active self-starter with the ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
Vehicle Engineer Job Description
- Upper body packaging planning
- Platform planning
- Vehicle Mass Planning
- Balancing all program requirements / propose to Chief Vehicle Engineer
- Support Doors Traceability –
- Analyzes VECU project requests, discusses project requirements with requestors and formulates preliminary project plans, budgets, and schedules
- Assesses program/content for Manufacturing feasibility
- Prepares "Request-for-Quote" for assembly plant/modification center evaluation
- Write projects to authorize funds and coordinate assembly tooling development
- Review packaging and dunnage
- Systems Engineering Processes and Methodologies
- Motivated to learn and apply new technologies
- Working knowledge of vehicle dynamics, suspension and steering systems, aerodynamics and tire modeling
- BS Engineering discipline or closely related
- Thorough understanding of interoperability techniques and standards for in-vehicle embedded systems cloud based information technology systems
- Strong knowledge of embedded component design and interoperability of embedded device messaging with cloud based services
Vehicle Engineer Job Description
- Identify and resolve launch open issues that arise during each build phase and resolve
- Supports determination of launch readiness
- Conducts early Static Build at launch site and supports Engineering Verification Build onsite
- Support builds and at launch site
- Develop vehicle control system for electrified vehicles, including control architecture selection, algorithm design / simulation / implementation / validation, and requirement development
- Prototype development, testing, and validation
- Support all necessary meetings on-site at OEM
- Perform Program Activities related to communication of project deliverables and expectations
- Perform Engineering Activities related to acting as liaison between OEM and SiriusXM for design and development activities, supporting testing activities at OEM, and compilation and communication of test results to OEM in addition to reviewing and documenting identified errors and support error analysis and defect closure
- Carbuilder submittals /correspondence- review and generate official recommendations /responses
- Knowledge and experience with systems engineering fundamentals and interoperability standards and emerging trends
- Fluent in using Matlab/Simulink for modeling and simulation
- Knowledgeable in product development process (Automotive or similar industry)
- Possess strong leadership capabilities when driving technical discussions internally externally
- Understanding of automotive quality processes
- Proficiency in micro-processor software development environments (IDEs, debuggers, revision control)
Vehicle Engineer Job Description
- Update Share Point where applicable
- Tracking of functionality open items until closure
- Track Safety Certification remaining issues (4)
- Monitoring, Car Configuration/CHBs updates, Modifications and Campaigns, Vendor FMIs, Operator issues – ride LRV trains with the Ops supervisor to get direct feedback
- Quarterly QA Report – generate quarterly
- QA project reports monthly
- Perform QA Audits on CAF’s onsite operation and submit reports
- Collaborate closely with other M&FM algorithm designers to ensure that the overall M&FM design is integrated and cohesive
- Provide support for development of the Integrated Vehicle Failure Model (IVFM)
- Drive the technology development for Non-Destructive Evaluation through R&D testing and trials and by performing market research and investigation of new equipment and hardware
- Working knowledge of automotive interior, exterior, cabin and underhood packaging preferred
- A minimum of 4years of experience with at least 2 years in an automotive homologation role
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and globally as required to support homologation testing
- Ability to operate a wide variety of shop tools and equipment, diagnostic tools, and other test equipment
- Relevant degree in a field such as mechanical / aeronautical / automotive engineering or an applied physics / mathematics background together with significant relevant industry experience or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
- Experience working within F1 or related experience where you have gained a broad and comprehensive understanding of mechanical design