Hendrickson · 8 hours ago
Controls Systems Engineering Supervisor
North Canton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHendrickson is responsible for axle/suspension/brake control systems development of various complex electronic control modules and sensor solutions for commercial vehicles. The role involves supervising a product development team focused on electronic controls, providing leadership and expertise in programming, system implementation, and validation of hardware and software systems.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build, develop, and supervise a team responsible for control system strategies
Provides leadership and expertise in the areas of programming of ECU's (Electronic Control Units), operator interface design, system implementation, testing and validation of hardware and software systems
Provides continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement and elimination of waste, and effectively manages technical professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and opportunities for employees to develop
Develop specifications for vehicle axle/suspension/brake controls for commercial vehicles
Manage and provide guidance on the delivery process of integrated hardware, software & calibration for control system designs in accordance with a phase gate development process
Establish and maintain Electrical Control Engineering standards, procedures, performance levels and documentation requirements
Lead DFMEA teams for control systems in their intended application
Supervise and evaluate the validation testing process for troubleshooting issues
Maintain relationships with professional associations to keep informed with existing and evolving industry standards and technologies
Manage the creation, design, calibration and development of advanced embedded vehicle suspension sensing and control systems (ATIS, Load-Scaling, Load-based control of lift axles and tire pressure, etc)
Develop, approve and plan the execution of comprehensive DVP&R plans working with internal and external sources to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component and Vehicle)
Act as the Primary electronic controls support interface to the organization, including executive management, for guidance on controls product strategy, as well as high level sourcing decisions and potential M&A
Serve as technical expert on embedded controllers and control systems
Oversee the development of software validation tools using MATLAB/Simulink
Qualification
Required
S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years' experience within the field of vehicle control systems development including hands-on in several of the following areas: SIL/HIL, automotive/commercial vehicle control systems, ABS/EBS/ESC
Software development including development of 'C' code or model-based applications
Controls system and state machine development experience
Engineering complex embedded systems, preferably automotive safety critical systems
Electronic control module, sensor or actuator development and test engineering
Requirements development and validation within a phase-gated product development process
Security encryption protocols and techniques
High level of competence with software and hardware requirements including vehicle electrical and communications (CAN J1939) architectures
Wireless communication protocols (i.e. Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11x, Thread, RF, etc.)
Troubleshooting software anomalies using software development tools
Understanding of industry standards/guideline processes: ISO 26262 - Road Vehicles - Functional Safety, ISO 11992 - Digital Information Exchange, SAE J1939, SAE 2497, SAE 1587
Experience managing a team of technical professionals
Experience using a mix of theory, computer simulation, and in-vehicle testing
Experience with vehicle control systems validation at different levels (SIL/HIL/Component/Vehicle)
Experience with data acquisition/analysis tools such as; MATLAB, Simulink, dSpace, Vector CANoe
Expert knowledge in one or more standard communications protocols: Wired - CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc; RF - 2.4gHz (BlueTooth, Thread, WiFi), 433mHz, etc
Experience leading DFMEAs for control systems
Experience with exposure to high level management, such as vehicle chief engineers, as well as with experts in the field of controls
Demonstrated expertise using standardized problem-solving techniques
Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment
Good team player with great communication skills
Self-motivated: demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, travel, and disability insurance
Flexible spending account
401K plans
Pension plan
Paid holidays and vacation
Financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education
Comprehensive wellness program
Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness
Company
Hendrickson
Hendrickson is a designer and manufacturer of suspension systems and components for heavy-duty trucks.
1001-5000 employees
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