Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Design Release Engineer - Intermediate - PSP

Job Summary:

Our client in Windsor, ON is looking for an Design Release Engineer - Intermediate - PSP. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The Design Release Engineer may work more specifically as a DRE within Passive Safety Electronics Component, Active Chassis Components or other area.

Responsibilities may include (but not limited to):

• Design, release, and validate the passive safety electrical system and its components, leading the process from inception through launch.
• Work closely with supply base to ensure on-time implementation and validation of software, hardware, and diagnostics following company guidelines.
• Interface with Electronic Component Groups, Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality and Assembly Plants to develop Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Braking Actuation Module, Wheel Speed Sensors and Clutch/Brake pedal sensor/switch components.
• Manage product performance to meet vehicle and component level functional, cost and weight targets.
• Perform product release and change management processes.
• Develop software and hardware release timing for feature rollout and performance goal milestones.
• Manage supplier and internal DVPR’s, including:
  • Tracking of the validation activities and the related bug-fixes.
  • Definition of countermeasures in case of issues and delays.
  • Coordination of HW / SW releases of the component, ensuring the alignment with the validation activities.
  • Approval of tests results and related deviations.
• Support AQP, PSO, product launch and problem resolution during vehicle launch gates.

Basics:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
•  Design and release experience with automotive ECUs (electronic modules).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skill.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment; requires minimal direction.
• Logical thinker who can sort through complex issues in pursuit of a resolution.
• Detail oriented, results driven.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Docs.
• Excellent program management and organizational skills.
• Hybrid pisition. 
• Occasional trips to the US (1-2 times per month).

Preferred:

• Experience with design, development, and release of ADAS systems/components.
• Experience with DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and DVPRs.
• Familiar with CAN/LIN/LVDS communication protocols and troubleshooting tools.
• Experience in root cause and DFSS techniques (is-is not, 5-why, DMAIC, 8D, 5-penny, fishbone/fault-tree analysis).
• Experience using Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer).

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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