Chassis Controls Steering Engineer

Dynamic Chassis Controls Steering Engineer

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Job Purpose:

The role focuses around development of Electronic Power Steering (EPS) and Active Suspension systems software integration. As member of Advanced Safety Controls Division, your role would support integration of driving assistance and vehicle dynamics control technologies into our vehicles. Our responsibility is to integrate EPS and Active Suspension technology into Light Duty Truck (LDT) development vehicles. This integration requires direct coordination with Tier 1 suppliers such as Bosch, Showa, NSK, etc. You would work under the leadership and guidance of senior members in the group but often with a significant level of autonomy.

Key Accountabilities Breakdown:

• 20% - Validate electronic power steering and active suspension system software function by completing standard requirement testing on bench and in vehicle by proving grounds
• 5% - Coordinate with factory associates during build phases to ensure controls are achieving required specifications and lead chassis software/control issue resolution across Sales, Engineering, and Design
• 30% - Manage a vehicle development project specifically related to electronic power steering and/or active suspension systems control specifications by actively maintaining schedule and task list including internal, Japan R&D, and supplier (Global and Regional) schedules
• 5% - Negotiating requirements with the autonomous/semi-autonomous control systems team and coordinating with design functions to ensure correct control specifications are applied to the electronic power steering system drawings
• 10% - Validate electrical hardware by EMC and ultrasonic testing, work with supplier to countermeasure any issues found
• 20% - Review current electronic controls systems specifications and develop the functional requirements related to Controller Area Network interface, Self-Diagnostic, Failsafe Detection for each vehicle development
• 5% - Work directly with the system supplier to lead the integration of software functions into the vehicle, as well as verification of the functions
• 5% - Validate functional safety (ISO26262) requirements are achieved and approved by technical experts

Essential Function and Requirements:

• Experience with data acquisition systems such as Vector CAN tools is a plus
• Familiarity with control specification development
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 standard for functional safety
• Hands on mechanical ability / understanding of vehicle systems and cross functional interactions
• Must have understanding of electrical components, EMC and ultrasonic.
• Must have understanding of requirements management, function validation, diagnostics, and CAN structures.
• Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot control system issues, propose and implement potential solutions.
• Strong PC Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Project and other technical software)

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Computer Science or related field

Required Experience:

• 2 year relevant expeirence

Additional Information:

• Regional and global travel may be required.
• Open office work environment.
• Commitment to work necessary work hours to achieve all responsibilities, including overtime and operating periodically at early and late day hours.

We care about our associates and their wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Competitive total compensation
• 401k Plan with company contributions
• Onsite automobile service center and wellness center
• Development to further your career
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible and valuable insurance plans
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Discount on Honda products