Senior Function Owner

Embedded in a worldwide network Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America continuously strives to remain at the forefront of successful automotive research and development. MBRDNA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with key areas of Autonomous Driving, Advanced Interaction Design, Digital User Experience, Machine Learning, Customer Research, and Open Innovation. In Farmington Hills, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the teams test durability of the latest driver assistant and telematic systems. The Digital Hub in Seattle focusses on developing a cloud architecture and building out the cloud platform for the next generation of connected car services. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.

This role has two key responsibilities:

First, lead Automated Driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (AD/ADAS) testing to test, evaluate, and drive local market improvements of the AD/ADAS systems in the USA and Canadian Markets for Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles.This also includes setting strategic goals for the US market for system specifications and testing processes that is driven by local market expertise, a deep understanding of industry trends, and competitor performance.

Second, provide comprehensive technical expertise on all USA and Canadian-market topics to drive the development departments for local market adaptations.This includes leading system specification reviews and revisions, certification and regulatory meetings and documentation, and media and regulatory-facing technical presentations.This includes both SAE Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Level-3 Automated Driving projects and responsibilities.

• Systematically test and evaluate the performance of AD/ADAS systems, with a focus on US-market specific conditions.
• Update and maintain SW and HW on dedicated test vehicle to both released and pre-released levels. The ability to flash ECUs, calibrate sensors, and perform ECU readouts is required.
• Gather customer feedback and benchmarking to feed into future enhancements
• Define US specifications for the US customer expectations
• Steer performance to achieve US target requirements with Customer Function Owner
• Confirm system performance under broad US market infrastructure conditions
• Release Recommendation for the Market
• Support and mentor other engineering teams with vehicle testing and system knowledge when requested.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, computer, computer science, mechatronics, electrical, etc)
• AD/ADAS Knowledge: Knowledge of Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems.Knowledge of competitor systems and all AD/ADAS sensor technologies.
• Automotive Development Knowledge: Understanding of vehicle development process. Familiarity with vehicle networking architecture (CAN, Flexray, etc), common diagnostic tools and measurement systems such as CANoe, DTS Monaco, as well as ability to analyze and interpret diagnostic and fault measurements to trouble shoot issues.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to coordinate across multiple departments the vehicle updating, testing, and reporting in order to deliver on-time results in a dynamic environment.
• Organizational and Leadership Skills: Ability to organize people, budgets, logistics, and workshop tasks within the Tech Center, as well as with the customer departments, functional teams, and management in Germany. Ability to participate and lead groups on test-drives.
• Interpersonal and Team skills: Experience in intercultural environment, German language skills favored to read and understand project requirements and communicate with counterparts in Germany. Must be able to independently build-up working relationships with intra-company expert departments in Germany.
• Ability to travel up to 30% including domestic and international business trips and test drives.This includes test trips that require frequent overnight and weekend travel.
• Valid US Driver's License

• Master's degree with emphasis in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related education, skills, and experience, geographic location, and market conditions. The current salary range for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future: $122,700 - $153,400.

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Why should you apply?

Here at MBRDNA, you create digital ecosystems around cars, you design a language between humans and machines, you make a car even more intelligent - you make the new reality for cars. We have an open and flexible environment to allow you to push boundaries, join MBRDNA and design your future.

Benefits for Full-Time * Employees Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families

• 401(k) with employer match

• Up to 18 company-paid holidays

• Paid time off (unlimited for salaried employees), sick time, and parental leave

• Tuition assistance program

• Wellness/Fitness reimbursement programs

• Vehicle lease subsidy or company car (for eligible employees only)

* Internships & Contractors excluded from Full-Time Employee benefits

MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. MBRDNA only accepts resumes from approved agencies who have a valid Agency Agreement on file. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, MBRDNA employees, or send to any MBRDNA location. MBRDNA is not responsible for any fees or claims related to receipt of unsolicited resumes.

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