DRE - Infotainment System

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Job Description:

• Uconnect Design Release Engineer is responsible for leading by supporting the DRE team in the development, testing, and delivery of state-of-the-art audio and infotainment features as well as the integration of the infotainment component into specific vehicles.
• This position will be also responsible for supplier management for hardware and software releases as per the vehicle timeline.
• The role requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with an exceptional attention to detail.
• The role will suit an Engineer who has the ability to quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with other engineers with the cross functional team.
• Self-motivated with excellent program management and communication skills.

Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

• DRE for R1 High and Apps Team
• Lead design reviews / change discussions for the platform (TCRs, part shortages/replacements, design updates)
• Help support team members where deliverables are needed and where the focus needs to be applied
• Knowledge of Client development processes and milestones to support vehicle development
• Oversight on all assigned vehicle programs and provide containment(s) to ensure issues are not repeated
• Knowledgeable of vehicle networks (ie CAN) as well as Ethernet networks
• Will help develop the in-vehicle networking requirements (CAN, LIN, networks) related to different vehicle programs and manage core networking requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in electrical, computer, computer networking & security, electronics & information security, computer program & system analysis, or computer science or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
• 3-4+ years experience in automotive systems engineering.
• Hands on experience with automotive systems engineering
• Knowledgeable of vehicle networks (ie CAN) as well as Ethernet networks
• The role requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with an exceptional attention to detail
• The role will suit an Engineer who has the ability to quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with other engineers with the cross functional team
• Self-motivated with excellent program management and communication skills
• Knowledge of vehicle networks and diagnosis tools and strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualification:

• BS in electrical, computer, computer networking & security, electronics & information security, computer program & system analysis, or computer science or related engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
• Experience with Client specific tools and processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to act decisively within a team
• Experience with exposure to infotainment, connectivity, and consumer electronics
• The role requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with an exceptional attention to detail
• The role will suit an Engineer who has the ability to quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with other engineers with the cross functional team
• Self-motivated with excellent program management and communication skills
• Knowledge of vehicle networks and diagnosis tools and strong problem-solving skills
• 2+ years experience with Releasing Infotainment Parts
• 3+ years experience with automotive systems engineering

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