Lead Software Engineer

Eaton Corporation
Galesburg, MI
20 Nov 2024

Vacancy expired!

Eaton's Vehicle Group is growing its team and is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer. This position is based at our Galesburg, MI, Southfield, MI, or Marshall, MI facility. While relocation benefits are not available for this position, remote work is acceptable for candidates located within a three-hour radius of our Southfield, MI location.

Position Overview: The Lead Software Engineer serves as a technical lead in the area of embedded software architecture, low level driver development, and sets embedded software development priorities. This role will review embedded software requirements, contribute to the design of software architecture, produce algorithm solutions, define Validation & Verification strategy as well as, the overall V-cycle process to confirm that system and functional requirements are met.

The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for working with team members and engineering managers to estimate development, resources and timing to achieve the desired results. The incumbent will be expected to train and mentor less experienced engineers and provide technical directions to Eaton engineering centers globally. The Lead Software Engineer will be involved in a wide variety of projects, including feasibility studies to ensure that objectives and program timings are met. This role will provide technical support and interface to system, hardware, and other departments.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:
  • Contribute to Architecture and design of new software solutions from beginning to end at all life cycle stages.
  • Interface and coordinate with hardware and controls engineers to perform tests on simulation, software, hardware, and systems platforms to validate proper system performance.
  • Lead external partners and internal engineering resources on the integration work between ECU device drivers, controls model interface points, service tool drivers and other intelligent embedded systems.
  • Evaluate, learn and apply the latest software technologies and standards to create value efficiently and effectively.
  • Develop test procedures to validate and/or characterize software strategy, performance and efficiency in environments such as Hardware In Loop and Processor In Loop. Co-ordinate with the test labs to execute test plan and acquire data for analysis.
  • Organize, plan, lead and champion component development. May lead projects including new and existing product redesign by utilizing both in-house and external resources.
  • Obtain and communicate the needs of plants, OEMs, end users and other functional groups to ensure voice of customer is satisfied in the embedded software design and testing.
  • Build and maintain working relationships with the controls and software engineering organization, other functional groups and customers.
  • Conduct software defect root-cause analysis, resource profiling, lead low level driver and embedded software implementation for self and others and validate corrective actions.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited university.
  • Minimum of five (5) years' developing embedded software with C/C
    • Experience with a variety of CPU architectures and low level driver for microcontroller peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, ADC, I, etc

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • Experience in developing embedded software for inverters, OBC and/or DCDC
  • Experience with Functional Safety ISO26262 part 6 on software requirement and process
  • Knowledge of vehicle communication protocol Ethernet, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, V2G, etc
  • Experience with Jenkins server and script language
  • Working knowledge of OEM or Tier1 development process
  • Working experience in global team environment
  • Working experience with IBM JAZZ
  • Experience/knowledge of automotive drivetrain/powertrain systems and components.
  • Experience with change management and software release processes in a team environment
  • Experience with Multi-core, Pre-emptive Real-Time Operating Systems
  • System level troubleshooting and associated lab experience
  • Working experience with embedded software development tools, ISO26262, vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc)
  • Working experience with debugger/trace and Vector/ETAS tools
  • Developing software to MISRA coding standards

Position Criteria:
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
  • Ability to integrate software with target hardware in a lab environment
  • Project management skills to assess task effort, manage priorities, and report status.
  • Good communication skills with ability to interface directly with external partners, suppliers, and both internal and external customers.

As a contractor with the Federal government, Eaton is subject to the Executive Order mandating COVID-19 vaccination. As permitted by applicable law, the candidate(s) hired under this posting must provide evidence of full vaccination as defined by CDC guidelines, or request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation exempting them from the requirement. Vaccination status will not be verified until after an offer of employment is provided, and candidates may also request a medical, pregnancy or religious accommodation at that time. Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #LI-RP12

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look-from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day-you'll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That's why Eaton is dedicated to improving people's lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We're ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we're committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Engineering

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico

Organization: VEH Vehicle Group

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Schedule: Full-time

Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes

Does this position offer relocation?: No

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
  • ID: #23047290
  • State: Michigan Galesburg 49053 Galesburg USA
  • City: Galesburg
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2021-11-20
  • Deadline: 2021-12-30
  • Category: Software/QA/DBA/etc