Develop and validate the subsystem level functionality of powertrain sensors
Development of optimized sensor subsystem functionality focused on improved sensor accuracy and consistency to provide functional and emissions compliance on next generation systems.
Lead robustness studies into subsystem capability to meet necessary functional requirements for all of vehicle fleet over full useful life of the vehicles.
Lead studies in sensor to sensor variation and life aging of sensors to support robustness assessments.
Support Calibration technical community in reviewing future sensor implementation and ensuring proper function.
Review calibration data and verify proper sensor function
Develop requirements for development hardware to interface with new sensors
Implement overall instrumentation for special test vehicles and define special monitoring on vehicles with continuous flight recorders.
Key Sensors activities
Subsystem level Cam and Crank sensor timing definition and verification
Urea quality and level subsystem verification
LEV3 exhaust sensor subsystem development -focusing on life aging and accuracy improvements on sensors and subsystems.
Support coolant level sensor subsystem function verification
Lead oil level subsystem verification process
Support SENT sensor subsystem verification
Benchmark competitors in key system attributes related to exhaust sensors
Support sensor level investigation on pre-production and production vehicles
Position is a combination of hands on dyno and vehicle testing combined with detailed analytical analysis of the gathered data
Lead system level robustness documentation on exhaust sensors with core design and release engineers. Detailed experience in FMEA, P-diagram and validation testing is preferred.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
6+ months experience and capability to work with various data acquisition tools such as Oscilloscopes, CAN interfaces, Calibration tool interfaces and custom microprocessors
6+ months experience and expertise in post processing data in Matlab or equivalent tools
6+ months experience with microprocessor software and software development
Preferred Requirements:
Strong mechanical understanding or Mechanical engineering background with strong electrical understanding is preferred
Must be able to manage multiple concurrent assignments with proper prioritization
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
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