Systems Engineer

THE COMPANY

Continental Automotive is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, we're changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart, and sustainable. Our Auburn Hills, MI location is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

• Develop a technical concept for the product to be developed based on the customer and internal requirements, together with the discipline architects
• Ensures the technical feasibility of the solution incl. manufacturability in compliance with requirements and attainment of targets for costs, time schedule, risk and quality
• Responsible for design decision and architecture releases within a project based on standards, rules and guidelines
• Ensures the compliance with legal and internal requirements (e.g. platform concept for embedded controller, standard components or similar) and Customer Standards
• Coordinates the interfaces between SW-, EE- and ME-development, focusing on potential conflicts and cross-discipline impacts between the individual solutions
• Work with cross-functional (SW, HW, system, production, optics, quality, test and validation, FEA, etc.) teams to achieve desired product performance
• Files the system architecture-related documents in the configuration management system
• Identifies, analyses and documents special characteristics
• Analysis and coordination of requirements at product level with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creation of product concepts taking into account the business requirements regarding costs, profitability, deadlines and quality.
• Adherence to the planned deadlines and results of the work packages and tasks of one's own area of responsibility.
• Coordination of product architecture with the manufacturability of the drafts concept.
• Creation of development documentation considering functional analysis and decomposition

Additionally:

• Technical support RFI / RFQs for HUDs as technical lead,
• Support packaging studies and integration of HUD products in cars for potential customers or exhibitions.
• Project technical escalation: Coordination between ABH, GDL and BBU to get the expertise.
• The fulfillment of the work task requires a high degree of communication, cooperation and coordination as well as ensuring the flow of information within the area of responsibility.
• Internal and external customer care / contacts (e.g. prototyping).
• Management and moderation of various system related topics.
• Synchronization with the global product architecture team.
• Synchronization with the departments for manufacturing technologies, display technology, materials, category purchasing.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Automotive Engineering or similar discipline
• Knowledge of design and manufacturing of mechanical or Electric parts (diecast, plastic parts, PCBs…)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience as a R&D engineer
• Knowledge and practical application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to work across multiple disciplines. (Optics Designers, Electronics, Systems)
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills
• Professional proficiency in English

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or similar discipline
• Experience working in automotive
• Specific components and technologies ECU, Optics and PCB development
• Experience working with Catia V5 or similar(e.g. Pro E, Solid Works….)
• Experience with optical concepts

EEO Statement

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

About Continental

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services

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