NASI - Sr. Research & Development Engineer

Subaru

1d•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Taking ownership with minimal instructions and leveraging industry knowledge and technical expertise, the Senior Engineer will lead one (1) or more projects according to needs related to the Connected Car team. Collaborates cross-functionally with other Subaru entities and business functions such as Subaru Corporation (SBR), Subaru of America (SOA), and Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA); the level of interaction with SBR, SOA, and SIA is expected to be higher than that of first-level Engineers. Reviews the work of first-level Engineers and interns as well as leads some mid-impact projects as a contact person, including communication with vendors. Takes the lead in performance evaluations with minimal supervision and demonstrates enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with less experienced colleagues. Generates new, unique ideas to improve work and products. Shows a strong sense of responsibility and exhibits reliability in completing tasks on time without compromising quality. Approximately, core duties will involve 70% execution of tasks (evaluation, research, reporting, etc.), and 30% project oversight.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or equivalent multidisciplinary subject (Required)
OR
H.S. Diploma and equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree (Required)
At least 4–6 years of relevant work experience (with BA degree) (Required)
OR
At least 2–4 years of relevant work experience (with MA degree) (Required)
OR
At least 8–10 years of relevant work experience (if no degree) (Required)
Expert-level skills necessary to complete daily tasks and basic skills to assist with other aspects of team’s projects.
Good understanding of U.S. customer interest/trends based on demographics.
Detailed understanding of technical topics related to active assigned projects.
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office.
Analytical, conceptual, communication, multitasking, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

Leads some mid-impact projects, allocating tasks to other team members.
Progresses in projects as directed by more experienced team members.
Suggests target specifications with evidence of market need.
Independently identifies the next step in each project.
Collaborates with other engineers and managers when encountering an issue.
Streams test methods.
Improving procedures.
Enhancing efficient allocation of time.
Automation of data collection/processing.
Suggestion of projects to better achieve team goals.
Reviews the work of first-level Engineers and interns.
Teaching organizational knowledge.
Instruction on using company systems.
Using workload from current projects to teach interns/new engineers while making beneficial progress.
Develops professional skills beneficial to the team’s current and future goals by taking classes/courses.
Organizes and conducts evaluation of preproduction vehicles and makes final recommendations before mass production.
Researches industry trends and future customer needs to make recommendations for new vehicles in development.
Organizes and conducts testing in U.S. environment of early phases of prototype test benches and makes recommendations directly to development and target performance.
Leads customer clinic and surveys to learn about customer opinion of current products and to get feedback on potential products.
Coordinates projects with new and existing vendors under supervision of management.
Identifies appropriate competitor vehicles for benchmarking and evaluates them to learn strengths and weaknesses.
Uses data and experience to find enhancement opportunities for Subaru vehicles.
Produces patentable intellectual property.