Electrical and Electronics Architecture Power Distribution Engineer

Responsibilities

• Understand Platform/Program application requirements and provide an optimized architecture and power distribution solution built from the existing archetype portfolio of solutions
• Identify Platform/Program needs not covered by the Archetype and propose solutions
• Interact with the Vehicle Architecture, Power Distribution and wiring harness teams to understand vehicle integration constraints and optimize architecture deployment
• Create Power distribution topologies and define the best power bus configuration to meet Functional Safety requirements concerning power and voltage delivery
• Define loads grouping under relays and eFuses to optimize current draw with vehicle Off, observing electrical loads types, domains and safety requirements
• Collaborate with Wiring Systems to optimize fuse trees and electrical Power Distribution Centers (PDCs)
• Obtain Platform/Program deliverables timing from the architecture project chief and ensure deliverables on time with quality guaranteeing a robust change management
• Create specific topologies for the Platform/Program Application
• Develop with System Electrical Diagrams (SEDs) and work with the Schematics Design team to develop mechanizations (SDPs) for the Application
• Support Platform/Program meetings/discussions involving architecture or Power Distribution
• Support the Energy Management Team in the collection of current consumption of components for the ignition off draw (IOD) / Energy consumption calculations/simulations
• Provide EE Architecture/power distribution impact and technical feasibility analysis to Platform/Program
• Investigate Bulletins

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive industry experience in EE Architecture design, Power distribution or Electrical Engineering architecture roles
• Experience in defining and designing embedded networked computer systems including definition of system networking/power distribution topologies, components, and interfaces
• Experience in power distribution, network Communication Design: CAN, CAN-FD, LIN and Ethernet protocols
• Understanding of typical vehicle EE architectures and automotive development processes
• Strong systems thinker

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of knowledge
• Experience with printed circuit board hardware and/or power distribution center (PDC) design
• Experience with wire harness systems design (circuit analysis, fuse sizing, voltage/impedance)
• Knowledge on off-board communication protocols (WiFi, 4G/5G, V2X connectivity)
• Designed EE platforms or components for Service Oriented Architectures (SOA)
• Experience using networking tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, PREEvision
• AUTOSAR process/tools know-how and application experience
• Exhibits excellent, clear, and detail-oriented written and verbal communications on highly complex topics