1-3 years in EE Architecture design or related engineering roles.
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with embedded networked computer systems.
Knowledge of CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Ethernet protocols.
Familiarity with vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
Strong systems thinking abilities.
Fluent in English; additional European languages are a plus.
Responsibilities
Understand application needs to optimize architecture and power distribution solutions.
Identify and propose solutions for unmet Platform/Program requirements.
Collaborate with vehicle integration teams to optimize architecture deployment.
Ensure timely delivery of program deliverables with quality and robust change management.
Develop specific circuit topologies for vehicle applications.
Work with the design team to create mechanizations for applications.
Participate in discussions regarding architecture and power distribution at platform meetings.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge vehicle architectures and technologies.
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineering professionals.
Involvement in innovative automotive projects and initiatives.
Potential for career growth and skill development in automotive engineering.
Full Job Description
Job Description:
The EE Architecture Engineer will be responsible for providing the architecture solutions to specific vehicle platforms/top hats.
They need to have a holistic understanding of vehicle electrical architecture to provide the architecture solutions/releases that satisfy the vehicle program needs, working with stakeholders inside and outside the Architecture team.
Responsibilities:
Understand Platform/Programs applications needs and provide an optimized architecture and power distribution solution built from the existing archetype portfolio of solutions
Identify Platform/Program needs not covered by the Archetype and propose solutions
Interact with the Vehicle Architecture, Power Distribution and Wiring Teams to understand vehicle integration constraints and optimize architecture deployment
Obtain Platform/Program deliverables timing from the architecture project chief and ensure deliverables on time with quality guaranteeing a robust change management
Create specific topologies for the Platform/Program Application
Work with Schematics Design team to develop mechanizations (SDPs) for the Application
Support Platform/Program meetings/discussions involving architecture or Power Distribution
Provide SDPs and generate the list of applicable core architecture / infrastructure requirements for components sourcing when specific for the platform
Create specific topologies / schematics for mules
Support the Energy Management Team in the collection of current consumption of components for the IOD / Energy consumption calculations/simulations
Identify uniqueness of vehicle power distribution configuration (e.g. different lengths) and work with the Power Distribution to modify the Fuse Sizes accordingly
Provide impact and technical feasibility analysis to Platform/Program Investigate Bulletins.
Minimum Qualifications:
1-3 years of industry experience in EE Architecture design or Electrical Engineering architecture roles.
Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems including definition of system topologies, components, and interfaces.
Experience in Network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols.
Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes.
Strong systems thinker.
Fluency in English is required, any other European language is an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of knowledge.
Experience with Ethernet based communication protocols: Audio Video Bridging (AVB); Time Sensitive
Networking (TSN); Service Oriented approach (SOME/IP); TCP/UDP; MQTT.
Knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity).
Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA).
Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision.
AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience.
Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics