Propulsion Systems Engineer

ZipRecruiter - Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Auburn Hills, MI

About the position

The position involves executing System Validation testing for electrified and conventional propulsion software, focusing on designing, developing, and automating requirements-based test cases. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure software functionality and performance through rigorous testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and automate requirements-based test cases using state of the art validation methods to achieve maximum test coverage.
• Flash Software / Merge Calibrations and work with the controls/calibration/HIL team(s) as required making the baseline Software functional on the HIL.
• Utilize HIL bench to execute baseline Software System Validation testing for the propulsion systems on various projects as required.
• Gather required test data and perform initial data analysis to isolate the potential root cause of the failure between HIL, test script, software, calibration or requirements.
• Work with cross-functional electrified department stakeholders from Software, Calibration and Systems groups to solicit requirements clarifications, communicate results and resolve issues.
• Create and publish test reports to the required team members and author issues in the issue tracking databases as required.
• Support issue debugging activities as required on the HIL.
• Contribute actively to the weekly HIL issues/change requests meeting with the HIL team to achieve timely resolution of HIL features/issue fixes requested.
• Provide structured feedback on the tasks assigned as well as anticipated new tasks to the immediate supervisors as well as electrified management through 1 on 1 meetings or other forums as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers.
• Analytical problem solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Must be self-motivated and motivate the team to success.
• Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of Hybrid, Electric automotive architectures.

Nice-to-haves

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience in Agile Methodology.
• Experience in testing using test properties such as but not limited to: HIL/Emulator/Dyno/Vehicle etc.
• Experience with test development tools such as but not limited to: Provetech TA, Control Desk, Automation Desk, Python, and Visual Basic etc.
• Ability to use CAN/Networking tools such as but not limited to: INCA, CANAlyser, CANApe, and ATI Vision etc.
• Experience with ALM tools such as but not limited to: DOORs, PTC Integrity, Rational Quality Manager (RQM), Rational Team Center (RTC) etc.
• Knowledgeable in CARB OBD and Federal Diagnostic requirements.
• Working knowledge of HIL HW and SW test environment including Plant Models, Harnesses, Load boxes, FIUs, Controllers etc.
• Experience with VB/Python programming.
• Knowledgeable in CARB OBD Hardware in the loop( HIL).
• 3+ years experience.