Vehicle Synthesis Engineer (Saltillo)

Vehicle Synthesis Engineer

We are looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our vehicle synthesis, development and validation team. Your role as a member of a cross‑functional vehicle integration team will be to lead the passion for system engineering and problem solving with strong communication and leadership skills.

Electrical Engineering

• In‑vehicle validation of areas including electrified powertrain, infotainment, connectivity, autonomous driving, body electronics, and vehicle securement
• Lead development activities involving the targets and execution of customer functional objectives
• Lead validation/development activities involving the DVP&R, development trips, and manufacturing facilities
• Document emerging issues, aid in root cause, and lead the design and releasing team in issue closure
• Reporting findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Benchmarking of competitive vehicles
• Maintain lessons learned and actively participate in cross vehicle Tech Clubs

Body/Interior

• In‑vehicle validation of areas including environmental intrusion, exterior lighting, wipe/wash systems, closures, vehicle recovery systems, HVAC, ingress/egress, cabin storage, seat comfort, vehicle restraints and interior fit/finish
• Lead development activities involving the targets and execution of customer functional objectives
• Lead validation/development activities involving the DVP&R, development trips, and manufacturing facilities
• Document emerging issues, aid in root cause, and lead the design and releasing team in issue closure
• Reporting findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Benchmarking of competitive vehicles
• Maintain lessons learned and actively participate in cross vehicle Tech Clubs

Chassis/Engine Systems

• In‑vehicle validation of areas including braking, steering, suspension, underbody clearance, disabled vehicle recovery, trailer tow, powertrain, fuel systems, Jeep off‑road rating, and hill descent control
• Lead development activities involving the targets and execution of customer functional objectives
• Lead validation/development activities involving the DVP&R, development trips, and manufacturing facilities
• Document emerging issues, aid in root cause, and lead the design and releasing team in issue closure
• Reporting findings and recommendations to senior leadership
• Benchmarking of competitive vehicles
• Maintain lessons learned and actively participate in cross vehicle Tech Clubs

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited or equivalent program
• Valid driver's license
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong planning and coordination skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Working level knowledge of automobiles
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, multifaceted environment
• Available to work full time from STAP facility
• Preferred Qualifications
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Materials/Chemical/Civil/Aerospace/Computer) from an ABET accredited university
• 5 years' experience in a vehicle development or design engineering
• Working understanding of DVP&R and DFMEA
• Expertise in reactive problem solving (Shainin/Red X)