JTEKT Automotive Mexico · 3 months ago
Principal Electrical Engineer (Software)
JTEKT North America, 47771 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Michigan, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expJTEKT Automotive Mexico is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Software) to serve as a technical leader in software engineering for electromechanical products. This role involves leading software development activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring engineering teams while tackling complex challenges in a collaborative environment.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical authority in embedded software development, providing guidance and mentorship to engineering teams
Lead software development activities for advanced and safety critical electromechanical products, ensuring robust implementation, integration, and validation
Own and drive development processes for both system and software levels, ensuring compliance with ASPICE and alignment with organizational goals
Participate in cross functional development teams within the company to develop and communicate program deliverables, priorities, and timeline targets based on customer derived expectations and internal requirements
Support and guide teams in implementing functional safety and cybersecurity requirements
Evaluate and select tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve development efficiency and quality
Act as a technical mentor and reviewer for system and software engineers
Interface with OEMs and Tier 2 partners to align on technical requirements and deliverables
Create CAN interfaces in embedded environment as well as test tools (CANape, CANalyzer…) for tuning, debugging or customer demonstration
Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering teams to define software requirements and architecture
Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate supervisor or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties
Develop and maintain a responsive and cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers. Treat everyone with dignity, trust and respect
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is required
At least 10 years of related automotive experience with chassis electronic components required
Proven ability to lead complex software development projects and influence cross-functional teams
Deep understanding of embedded software development and testing, strong proficiency in embedded C
Expertise in AUTOSAR (Classic and/or Adaptive) architecture, configuration, and integration
Strong familiarity with ASPICE-compliant software development processes
Working knowledge of ISO 26262 functional safety and ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity standards
Working knowledge, understanding with design, evaluation and integration of vehicle control systems and/or vehicle sub systems, diagnostics, control modules/software, and electrical systems
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing software development processes and guidelines
Must have a good understanding of embedded electronics, automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, automotive ethernet…)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose root causes and develop contingency plans
Self-starter with good verbal and written technical communication skills both written & oral
Understanding of structured development process (i.e. V-Cycle) is required
Preferred
Masters preferred
Experience with FMEA, FTA and structured problem-solving techniques (8D, 5Y…) preferred
Experience with model-based design and tool chains
Familiar with CAN tools (i.e. Vector CANape, CANoe…) preferred
Safety Critical Electric System (Steering, Brakes, powertrain…) development experience preferred
Company
JTEKT Automotive Mexico
Empresa Japonesa del sector Automotríz establecida en San Luis Potosí en el 2014.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase