Production Engineer, AD / ADAS

Position Overview 

This role connects Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, and Supplier teams to support the successful launch, deployment, and continuous improvement of ADAS hardware, software, and vehicle-level functionality throughout the production lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong technical knowledge of vehicle systems, diagnostics, and manufacturing processes, combined with a hands-on approach to solving problems in a fast-paced production environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the investigation and resolution of ADAS-related manufacturing, assembly, and vehicle quality issues. 


• Conduct root cause analysis across sensors, ECUs, vehicle networks, software, and calibration processes. 


• Perform vehicle-level integration testing, software verification, and manufacturing trials to support issue resolution and product validation. 


• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and manufacturing readiness for ADAS features and components. 


• Manage part concessions, deviations, and change control activities for ADAS hardware and software. 


• Support End-of-Line diagnostics, calibration, software flashing, and production validation. 


• Partner with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Service, and Supplier teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement. 


• Improve ADAS manufacturing processes, troubleshooting procedures, and validation methods. 


• Provide technical guidance and training to Manufacturing and Quality teams. 


• Support production escalations and ensure critical issues are closed on time. 

Skills 

• Strong analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. 


• Clear communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 


• Hands-on experience with vehicle diagnostics and ECU flashing. 


• Knowledge of automotive electrical and network architecture. 


• Working knowledge of CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and diagnostic protocols. 


• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or similar engineering tools. 


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment. 


• Strong ownership, resilience, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. 


• Strong organizational and project management skills. 


• Ability to support production activities outside regular business hours when needed. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 


• 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing, production engineering, systems integration, diagnostics, or quality. 


• Experience troubleshooting vehicle electrical, software, or communication issues. 


• Familiarity with ECU diagnostics, software flashing, and vehicle verification. 


• Working knowledge of vehicle communication protocols, including CAN, Automotive Ethernet, and UDS. 


• Experience with manufacturing quality methods, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and structured problem solving. 


• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as . 

ADAS and Sensor Systems 

• Experience with ADAS, Autonomous Driving systems, and sensor technologies such as cameras, radar, lidar, or related perception hardware. 

Tools and Process Experience 

• Experience with Python scripting, automation, data analysis tools, automotive software release management, and change control processes. 

Industry Background 

• Experience working at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.