Associate Engineer, Electrical Powertrain Center

Engineer (Level 5)– E-Powertrain Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) Software

Profile

Highly motived (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Automotive or similar) Engineer with 2–4 years of automotive experience to contribute to the development, integration, and validation of e-Powertrain software for the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) across EV and Hybrid platforms. The successful candidate will bring foundational expertise in model-based software development, requirements engineering, data analysis, and vehicle-level testing for BEVs and Hybrid architectures, with a solid grounding in e-Powertrain systems and control software principles.

Responsibilities

• ASW Requirement & Model Development: Support e-Powertrain requirements (HV Coordination, Energy Management, torque management, EV charging, thermal management) and maintain VCU ASW MATLAB/Simulink models. Perform MIL simulations, support HIL development, and assist in .hex/.a2l generation.
• DBC Review & Communication Management: Review and manage DBC files for CAN network definitions. Ensure signal accuracy and message structure align with requirements. Coordinate DBC updates and maintain interface files (CAN matrix, LDF, Ethernet).
• Log Analysis & Root Cause Analysis: Analyze vehicle/bench test logs (CAN/Ethernet traces) to identify bugs and system faults. Perform root cause analysis using CANoe, INCA MDA, and MATLAB, and document findings with corrective actions.
• Calibration & Vehicle Testing: Support VCU calibration changes, bug reproduction, and fixes for HV/LV lab car, thermal bench, and vehicle tests. Assist in flash programming and data acquisition during test campaigns.
• Software & Change Management: Support SW releases in Teamcenter and manage ECR/DCR/TCR processes. Coordinate with ASW/BSW suppliers to meet Function Release Stage (FRS) milestones.

• FUSA & Cybersecurity: Assist in preparing and tracking VCU Functional Safety and cybersecurity deliverables per ISO 26262 and ISO 21343.

• Documentation & Coordination: Contribute to design documents and interface files. Support meetings and communications between e-PWT, cross-functional teams, and suppliers.
• Issue Tracking: Log, track, and follow up on software issues with clear defect documentation and resolution progress.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 2–4 years in automotive software development or e-Powertrain domain.
• Education: B.S. or higher in Aerospace, Automotive, Robotics, CS, Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
• MATLAB & Simulink (Required): Hands-on model-based development; proficient in building/debugging Simulink models. Embedded Coder, MIL/SIL, and Stateflow experience are highly desirable.
• ETAS INCA (Required): Hands-on ECU measurement, calibration, and diagnostics. Comfortable with parameter calibration, flash programming, data acquisition, and .a2l file handling.
• CANoe / CAN Analyzer (Required)- Hands-on experience in CAN/Ethernet log analysis, trace recording, signal monitoring, and fault diagnosis. Must be proficient in using CANoe and CAN Analyzer for root cause analysis, DBC validation, and network-level debugging during bench and vehicle testing.
• Programming: Basic proficiency in C, C++, or CAPL.
• Process Knowledge: V-Model, ASPICE, and vehicle development process fundamentals.
• Communication: Strong collaboration skills with willingness to learn across teams.