Position Overview
Navistar has an exciting new opportunity for a Product Engineer- Vehicle Mechatronics Systems at our WHQ in Lisle, IL. Navistar System Engineering team is responsible for defining system requirements based on customer, legal, technical standards, or internal specifications for mechanical, electrical, and software elements of defined systems.
This position is part of the Systems Engineering team establishing and developing Braking Systems and with a special emphasis on supporting emerging technology development in ADAS, Autonomous, and Electric Vehicle technologies.
This position will work closely with the electronic hardware, mechanical hardware, and software engineering teams during product life-cycle.
Responsibilities Define the functional requirements for Vehicle Mechatronics Systems with a focus on brake functions (ABS, Stability, Park Brake, etc) Own, manage and release Mechatronics system requirements and specifications according to the V-model for development.
System functional development (Data analysis, troubleshooting, test report review, specification reviews) is the core responsibility which requires a varied skill set and understanding of vehicle system interactions Develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs) used to define Communications of Mechatronic systems- Special emphasis on Braking functions Author system and subsystem technical baselines and requirements from vehicle / customer level requirements Define System Validation and test plans Define controller communication requirements and interface specifications Collaborate with functional safety engineers to integrate safety requirements into system designs and functional system architecture Lead in issue resolution activities during development, validation, and post vehicle launch Utilization of systems development tools and processes Share ideas for continuous improvements for the product and on best practices for the team (tools, electronic design and control approach, sensor selection, document format) Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 12 years of experience in product design / development or new technologies and / or computer science experience At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 8 years of experience in product design / development or new technologies and / or computer science experience At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies OR PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science At least 5 years of experience in product design / development or new technologies or specialized technologies and / or computer science experience At least 2 years of experience leading new technologies or specialized technologies Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States.
Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status) Desired Skills Experience with requirement documentation and system engineering principles and techniques Experience with engineering and quality design and development methodologies : (8D, FMEA, FTA DVP&R) Direct or coordinated software development experience Experience in design or development of electromechanical or electrohydraulic systems Engineering tools such as : CANalyzer, CANape, MS Visio, INCA.
Workflow Management tools such as Jira Experience developing in safety critical regulated industries (aerospace, medical, automotive) Hardware / Software integration activities across multiple component or system development teams Ability to learn fast, and to take ownership of assigned systems Strong collaboration and leadership skills Ability to look at challenges holistically with a creative mindset to resolve system challenges and constraint while delivering desired functionality Ways to stand out from the crowd : Prior automotive industry experience in Braking or Steering Systems, Vehicle dynamics Systems, Electronics Development, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Company Overview Navistar, Inc.
Navistar ) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry.