ENGINEER 1-3, PRODUCT 

LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA),  Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11191 | JOB GRADE: 15  

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Want to help shape tomorrow?  At Bendix we’ve been doing it for 90 years…setting the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety.  We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! www.bendix.com/careers

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for design, development, application, testing, and release of next generation Driver Assistance products and features for commercial vehicles.

Essential Functions:
• Develop system requirements definitions, cross-product communication interfaces, product testing, develop system applications and release.
• Application of ADAS functions, systems, components and mounting hardware.
• Based on internal and customer requirements pursue new driver assistance product opportunities.
• Develop and execute technical validation plans (analysis, simulation, vehicle test) to validate system release and product applications performance.
• Component DVP&R development and testing execution according to Bendix and customer requirements.
• Understanding and refining requirements for new driver assistance product opportunities.
• Release of products and documentation pertaining to Wingman Fusion and other ADAS offerings at customers compliant with the Global Change Management process using TeamCenter PLM and PTC Integrity (V-model development, requirements traceability).
• Interface with corporate, customer, software developers, systems engineers, design engineers and management to communicate status of projects.
• Author technical documentation for driver assistance products, including: test reports and customer-facing specifications for installation, calibration, and service of these systems.
• Support DAS team(s) in an Agile/SCRUM environment.
• Benchmark competitive systems.
• Willing to travel (test track, customer locations, winter test) as required (minimum expected).
Knowledge:
• Broad automotive and electronic systems knowledge, preferably related to heavy truck.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication protocols including J1939, UDS, and CCP.
• Technical knowledge of Driver Assistance components and impact on overall vehicle performance.
• Experience with CANalyzer.
• Familiar with CANape, CANoe, Matlab, Simulink, Trucksim and Phyton is a plus.
• Skills with data acquisition systems for vehicle and environmental testing.
• Knowledge and experience with product quality tools such as system FMEA, DVP&R, ASPICE, and ISO 26262 - Functional Safety Concepts.
• In-depth knowledge of air brake systems is a plus.
Experience (Engineer 1):
• 0-2 years of experience
Experience (Engineer 2):
• Desired 3+ years of experience preferably in driver assistance, vehicle dynamics, or vehicles controls engineering.
• Hands on mechanical, electrical, automotive experience.
• Experience in the heavy-duty truck, bus and/or automotive market is a plus.
• Automotive product design experience.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team in a dynamic working environment including international team members.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) or willingness & capability to obtain CDL within a year of employment.

Experience (Engineer 3):
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience preferably in driver assistance, vehicle dynamics, or vehicles controls engineering.
• Hands on mechanical, electrical, automotive experience.
• Experience in the heavy-duty truck, bus and/or automotive market is a plus.
• Strong product design experience.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team in a dynamic working environment including international team members.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) or willingness & capability to obtain CDL within a year of employment.

Skills:
• Ability to assimilate and learn new tools and develop a cross-functional skill set.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and a proactive work ethic.
• Capable of prioritizing time/resources/goals and possess strong interpersonal skills to ensure success in a cross-functional, team environment.
• Ability to develop new processes with strategic thinking to enhance business unit performance.
• Ideal candidate is a self-starter with demonstrated project management skills.
• Support teams in planning and decision making.
• Influential and motivational, provides direction, removes barriers.
• Performs assignments with sense of urgency.
• Develop technical documentation for driver assistance products, including: test reports and customer specifications for installation, calibration and service of these systems.

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering required.

Travel:
Willing to travel (minimum expected).
Position Requirements:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym