Location:

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0047600

Date Posted:

2024-04-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Job Summary:   

At Hitachi Astemo, we are dedicated to shaping a sustainable society and enhancing the quality of life through world-leading advanced mobility solutions. Formed from the merger of Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo in January 2021, we are a global mega-supplier committed to pioneering technologies that drive safe, sustainable, and comfortable mobility.

Our mission is embodied in our name, which stands for "Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility." We specialize in providing cutting-edge solutions in electric powertrains, advanced chassis, autonomous driving, autonomous driving/advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and systems for motorcycles. Through innovation, we aim to reduce traffic accidents, alleviate congestion, and minimize environmental impact, contributing to a society that is both people and eco-friendly.

Join us as an ADAS System Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of developing and refining ADAS features, including algorithm and model development, simulation, verification, validation, and comprehensive documentation. At Hitachi Astemo, you will collaborate with the brightest minds to create a better future through innovative mobility solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

Review and understand customer requirements for various ADAS control systems and perform technical analysis. Collaborate closely with global cross-functional teams to develop new algorithms/models or update existing ADAS models. Support to execute real-world evaluation of ADAS & ECU features via MIL/SIL/HIL and identify system problems/issues. Support and coordinate root-cause analysis efficiently with internal and oversea function teams to ensure delivered system achieves feature requirements from customers. Perform experiments and analyze data, create new techniques and evaluation as well as to make reports. Create new concepts and perform experiments and analysis to realize improved system. Create technical documentation, design specifications, and best practices guides for ADAS solutions. Share knowledge and expertise with internal teams and stakeholders to foster learning and collaboration. Perform additional projects & tasks as assigned to support the overall mission, vision & goals of our department. Travel to customer locations to support product development, including product reviews, testing, and change updates. This role also involves occasional travel with customers to company manufacturing facilities, both domestically and internationally (up to 15%). Represent the company with its major customers, and the public. Ensure legal compliance in all engineering product design activities. Support all business objectives of the company by aligning Design Engineering activities with the organizational goals and objectives. Consistently use exceptional customer service skills and work with all levels of staff and maintain strict confidentiality of information. Maintain a safe workplace and follow all regulations and requirements related to safety and environmental compliance. Follow all quality policy standards.

Qualifications:

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Knowledge of image processing using data from in-vehicle camera is preferred. Knowledge of ADAS control function is required Programming skills in C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink are required. Knowledge of in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN/Ethernet/etc), and tools like Vector CANape, CANalyzer, and dSpace Controls Desk are required. Ability to carry out system level integration (including hardware and software) within vehicle is a plus Prior experience with real-time algorithm development for image processing/sensor fusion system is preferred Ability to make test plans and execute experiments. Experience using Model Based Development tools and virtual validation methods for ADAS & ECU (specifically MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and CarMaker) is required. Familiarity with hardware and software simulators such as dSpace/ LabVIEW is required. Verification proficiency (e.g. design verification methods, data acquisition/analysis, hardware-in-the-loop, etc.) Ability to work in a team environment and present development outcomes to sponsors and customers. Excellent writing and communication skills will be required. Proficiency in Japanese (speaking and reading) is a plus.

Education:  Bachelor's degree in engineering or related area required.  Master's degree preferred.

Experience:     

2 years prior related industrial experience preferred with Master`s degree and Minimum 3 years preferred with Bachelor`s degree. Minimum 2 years of development or industry experience in ADAS is required. Exposure to Automotive engineering is required, including the following:

• An understanding of automotive components and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of ADAS sensor and ADAS control function.
• An understanding of chassis systems and vehicle dynamics is a plus.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look different from what we listed, but if you think you can bring value to Hitachi Astemo Americas, we encourage you to apply!

Supervisory Responsibilities:  No.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel: Domestic and international may be required as needed (up to 15%). 

Work Environment: Primarily in a professional business office with exposure to testing areas and periodic exposure to manufacturing environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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