Staff Electrical Systems Integration Engineer - Lighting

Ford•Long Beach, CA

21d

About The Position

Conduct functional architecture investigations and execute trade studies to optimize lighting systems design strategies for cost and performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver and maintain robust lighting subsystem functional boundary diagrams and interface specifications Drive hardware specification development for lighting control units and related components, collaborating with device owners and supply chain to source components Own and approve Device Transmittals for lighting components, ensuring logical schematics and hardware interfaces are designed to meet all component requirements Lead network interface development for lighting systems, collaborating with software and systems team to deliver network artifacts Lead the feature and function development of systems related to exterior and interior lighting, from feature level to implementation, including function boundary diagrams and interface specifications. Decompose and allocate vehicle performance attributes across supporting functions Develop and mature exterior and interior lighting functional specifications, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle homologation and regulatory requirements. Authoring and releasing feature verification methods including diagnostics Verify feature and electrical performance through system level testing and validation Preparing feature systems and integration TGW, FMVSS and internal customer feedback analysis Established and active employee resource groups

Requirements

B.S in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
6+ years of experience working on complex electrical systems or electronics designs, specifically lighting and other body controls systems
Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to automotive concepts
Experience with requirements capture in requirements management software platforms (JAMA, etc.)
Experience with creating and modifying network interface description files, and proficiency with vehicle network protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet
Proven experience in systems development, electrical/functional architecture, functional safety, and complex system integration, including automotive regulatory standards
Strong debugging and diagnostic skills across electrical, mechanical, and functional/software domains.
Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management abilities.
A systems approach to design and development, with an eagerness for continuous improvement and collaborative, cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic environment.
Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, power supplies, etc.)
Experience with hardware definition and integration of chassis and/or thermal electronics
Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment (HARA)
Experience with electrical / electro-mechanical devices involving networked microcontrollers and embedded software

Responsibilities

Conduct functional architecture investigations and execute trade studies to optimize lighting systems design strategies for cost and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver and maintain robust lighting subsystem functional boundary diagrams and interface specifications
Drive hardware specification development for lighting control units and related components, collaborating with device owners and supply chain to source components
Own and approve Device Transmittals for lighting components, ensuring logical schematics and hardware interfaces are designed to meet all component requirements
Lead network interface development for lighting systems, collaborating with software and systems team to deliver network artifacts
Lead the feature and function development of systems related to exterior and interior lighting, from feature level to implementation, including function boundary diagrams and interface specifications.
Decompose and allocate vehicle performance attributes across supporting functions
Develop and mature exterior and interior lighting functional specifications, ensuring alignment with overall vehicle homologation and regulatory requirements.
Authoring and releasing feature verification methods including diagnostics
Verify feature and electrical performance through system level testing and validation
Preparing feature systems and integration TGW, FMVSS and internal customer feedback analysis