Infotainment/connectivity Engineer

Base in VIetnam, open for expats
- Responsible for hardware and software that delivers the entertainment system and vehicle information interface to the user
- At least 7+ years of experience

Function Name

Infotainment Team Lead

Function Type

Individual Contributor

Job Family

Engineering

Sub Job Family

Electrical Infotainment

Scope of Role

The successful applicant for this position will join our Infotainment team and will be responsible for the design, development, releasing, integration and delivery of state-of-the-art electronic infotainment software and hardware.

Dimension of Function

The infotainment team is responsible for hardware and software that delivers the entertainment system and vehicle information interface to the user. Roles within the

A position within the infotainment team requires a highly motivated and hands-on team player with exceptional attention to detail, diligence, a positive attitude and the ability to communicate well. The fast-paced development provides a challenging environment suited to an engineer who can quickly develop skills in new areas and liaise with and drive other engineers within a multidisciplinary/global team. Our customers expect high standards and we require staff capable of meeting such demands.

Area of Responsibility

The infotainment team is responsible for the specification, test and delivery of all infotainment systems and commodities including software and hardware. Responsibilities will include management and direct delivery of specific infotainment features and commodities. Responsibilities shall include:

- Team Lead a cross functional global team to collectively deliver all aspects of the infotainment system on current and future vehicles.
- Develop, co-ordinate and manage delivery of detailed system specifications for all infotainment features.
- Maintain current supply base and establish strategic partnerships to enhance technology roadmap.
- Responsible for architecture and strategy development for next-generation Global Service Delivery Network, Embedded Modem integration.
- Management of multiple stake holders.
- Responsible for developing technical specifications at system level and sub-system level.
- Work with cross functional groups to develop interoperability interfaces across sub systems and translate them into sub system level requirements for building state-of-the-art connected vehicle systems architecture.
- Provide guidance and inputs for design verification plans working with requirement engineering teams.
- Responsible for managing technical requirements for multiple sub systems and provide guidance on system design and technologies.
- Responsible for supplier management for HW and SW releases as per the vehicle timeline.
- Responsible for performing root cause analysis on issues identified during validation and vehicle builds and reporting in a concise and formal manner.
- Manage a core engineering test team to ensure robust delivery of all infotainment systems and integration sign-off.
- Manage and execute testing of all infotainment software deliveries including overseeing development of all test resources necessary to validate the full suite of infotainment features.
- Take responsibility for resolving issues on current production and development vehicles.
- Report on current activities, software status and issues at all levels of the business including executive reporting.
- Test customer road cars with the latest features and content before release.
- Develop and co-ordinate DVP plans for all areas associated with infotainment.
- Lead all aspects of the future technology roadmap including; technology planning, research activities and business case generation

Knowledge / Experience
- 7+ years of experience
- Electrical, electronic, control systems or automotive engineering degree 2:1 or above or equivalent qualification or experience.
- Previous experience of OEM or tier one automotive system management utilising all of the key attributes, with a demonstrable record of delivery of the accountabilities.
- Good commercial awareness to maintain a focus on cost, profit, quality and risk.
- A strong track record of delivering designs to time, weight and cost targets.
- Supplier management, comfortable with understanding and implementing DFM requirements within the project scope.
- Documentation of technical specifications, DFMEA, DVP, timing plans, minutes and actions of meetings.
- Experience in Automotive protocols such as CAN, FlexRay, UDS, OBD-2, LIN, MOST, A2B etc.
- Knowledge of process models (e.g. Automotive SPICE), regarding verification, validation and integration process areas
- Project planning/estimation and resource management skills - JIRA/ MS Project
- Experience in bench level, labcar and vehicle system testing.
- Experience of project management and defect logging tools.
- Ability to interface With QA Lead Regarding Release Schedules, Training, Testing Schedule Assistance, & Review Test Cases (soft skills