XMC Component Owner III

Inside the Role

The Vehicle Control & Upfit team is responsible for the development and integration of Body controller ECUs and Body Builder/ TEM Interface ECUs. These components interact with many features in the vehicle from Ignition and power management, safety interlocks, lightning, and switches to drivetrain and Vocational topics. We work daily in a global team with MBT, FUSO, Daimler Buses and other Daimler Truck business units. We are looking for an experienced engineer to fill the role of XMC Component Owner.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead the technical development of XMC;
• Align project timelines, feature implementation, system design, validation and issue resolving with our Global team;
• Act as primary contact with supplier for the XMC platform;
• Act as primary contact for XMC development to DTNA projects, validation engineering and Product Strategy;
• Lead integration of XMC into DTNA vehicle platforms by working closely with Integration & Coordination team;
• Work with DTNA TEM Engineering Teams to create technical concepts and solutions for vocational market use cases;
• Support resolution of manufacturing and field issues;
• Develop and maintain technical roadmap for hardware and software changes in XMC platform;
• Specify, develop, and validate certain SW components, using the established Model-Based SW development process.;
• Mentor junior engineers in the team by delegating technical asks and guide them through the resolution.     

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, software engineering, or related field and prefer 5+ years of related experience in automotive ECU Hardware & Software development
• Experience with identifying and solving the root cause of complex problems
• Working knowledge of CAN databus, embedded controllers is required
• Experience in using Vector tolls (CANalyzer, CANoe) for troubleshooting
• Experience in model-based SW development tools and methods, and with AUTOSAR ECUs
• Experience in developing and analyzing electrical circuits
• Excellent communication skills to interact with suppliers, customers and market councils
• Leading and mentoring others in problems resolutions.  

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Over 3 years of experience in the role of ECU component owner
• Functional safety ISO26262
• Cybersecurity development experience

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

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