Development Engineer Power Electronics Auburn Hil

Back Development Engineer - Power Electronics#2015507 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United StatesApply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description The Development Engineer is responsible for the development and validation of electric vehicle power electronics and electrified vehicle systems/devices for passenger cars and trucks, will develop efficient and cost-effective power electronics using cutting edge technologies, the latest test and evaluation equipment/laboratory, and robust simulation tools. The Candidate will also develop power electronic devices DVP & R, define and carry out all required development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives, and assure compliance to program goals and participate in supplier assessments and post-test inspection reviews, including detailed failure analysis.

The engineer will work closely with the chosen suppliers and manufacturing entities to ensure designs are robust to customer requirements, meet exact function, and are manufactural without defect will tested finished product for quality purposes and recommend changes to product specifications as necessary. The Development Engineer will define and carry out all required bench development/validation testing to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals. The candidate will also define and carry out all required bench development, validation testing, hardware/software integration and diagnostics to ensure achievement of all functional objectives and assure compliance to program goals globally for Power Electronics on current and future programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibility:

Contribute to the Global Technical Area (GTA) strategy and lead in the capability growth of the engineering teamSupport and develop Technical Area (TA) core competenciesSupport and contribute to knowledge base of internal and external best practicesLead benchmarking studies and contribute to the benchmark knowledgebasePropose and lead advanced development topics within the GTAPropose continuous improvement opportunities to level up team skills, qualifications, tools and processesLead design proposals with set-based engineering principlesLead designs with 6 Sigma design principlesLead complex problem solving with cross functional teams

Project Planning, Target Achievement, Monitoring & Reporting:

Employ technical expertise to lead the engineering development of one or more projectsLead and support the project team(s) engineering in achieving project objectives, performance and cost requirements, and timing milestonesLead external support, services and resources supporting the project engineering developmentResponsible for work development packages assigned to third partiesConfirm Functional Requirements and project performance targets and assure the targets are achievableConfirm project cost and timing targets and assure the targets are achievableSupport the Chief Engineer (CE) and contribute to the project resource planning, budget development, and status reportingResponsible to monitor the SW releases of each of the project development programs on time per the FROP (Feature Roll up Plan)Responsible for meeting the serial production tact, First Time Quality (FTQ) and ergo targetsResponsible for meeting market region regulations, FMVSS, ECE, HV Charging Global Standards, etc.

Confirm the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) comprehend all project targets and is completeConfirm the project Design Failure Mode and Effects and Analysis (DFMEA) comprehends all product risks and product usage cases

Project Related Interface:

Support and Promote Project and Operations CollaborationLead global development touchpoint and milestone meetingsCollaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) to assure production feasibilityCollaborate with all cross functions to make complex decisionsCollaborate with the Global Technical Area Head (GTAH) to assure concurrent best practice sharingCollaborate with the other project

GTAs Employee Related Tasks:

Ensure cooperation with all areas within the engineering and request the required frame conditionsEnsure cooperation with project managementEnsure cooperation with all other groups within the areaSecure knowledge of development tools within the groupEnsure training of employees according to the required skillsEscalate problems at the earliest time with the appropriate team membersSpecial Knowledge /

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)Computer knowledge and skills in CAD and CAE simulation preferredSix Sigma certification preferredProfessional Communication skills (written and verbal) Physical Demands /

Work Environment:

Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computerPosition may require local, domestic and international travel - less than 20% domestic + international Location(s) 1000 Chrysler Drive, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326,

United States Requirements Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree fieldMinimum of 3 years of experience in electronics and circuit design and/or developmentSome exposure / experience in leadership rolesThorough understanding of power electronics and devicesDVP&R and DFMEA creation & execution experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsUnderstanding of Electrical Engineering standards/protocols, and of power electronics/devicesUnderstanding of global charging system homologations and diagnostic requirementsHighly motivated and self-starterDemonstrated ability to work in a team environmentDemonstrated ability to... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.