Resident Design Release Engineer

We specialize in Staffing, Consulting, Software Development, and Training along with IT services to small to medium size companies. AG's primary objective is to help companies maximize their IT resources and meet the ever-changing IT needs and challenges.

In addition, AG offers enterprise resource planning and enterprise application integration, supply-chain management, e-commerce solutions, and B2B public exchanges and B2B process integration solutions. Our company provides application analysis, design, development and programming, software engineering, systems development, testing, integration, and implementation, and management consulting services to various clients – including governmental agencies and private companies – throughout the United States and India.

We provide these services in multiple computing environments and use technologies such as client/server architecture, object-oriented programming languages and tools, distributed database management systems, state-of-the-art networking, and communications infrastructures. Our honest and realistic approach to recruiting dictates that AG does not entice or lure engineers from their employers. We represent only high caliber technical professionals who have committed to making a change required by career.

Role Summary

Responsible for releasing components and/or calibrations into the GM parts releasing systems, executing and evaluating designs, performing analysis, development, and testing of engineering projects in the area of automotive infotainment systems. Assists the GM Global Lead DRE as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Interfaces with GM vehicle platform teams globally
  
• Interfaces with GM engineering departments globally
• Supports the management of requirements and specifications
• Supports the build and test of benches and vehicles
• Releases parts into the GM parts releasing systems
• Manages part changes in the GM parts releasing systems
• Defines, implements, and releases calibration files 
• Develops and implements engineering changes
• Plans and implements test and/or development programs
• Performs issue identification and resolution
• Supports part delivery logistics
• Supports vehicle assembly plant operations

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of automotive electrical/electronics/software engineering experience
  
• Minimum of 2 years of automotive component release experience
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle serial data communications (CAN, GMLAN, LIN, ETHERNET)
• In-depth knowledge of verification and validation process (component-, bench-, vehicle-level)
• Understanding of hardware design and failure modes
• Understanding of vehicle safety requirements (e.g., FMVSS, etc.)
• Results driven individual with high levels of initiative and proactivity
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with Global business partners to meet mutual goals
• High level analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
• Demonstrated technical and professional skills in job-related area
• Demonstrates creativity and initiative as well as a high level of independent judgment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+years experience releasing parts into GM’s G-PDS
  
• 5+ years experience working with current automotive infotainment systems including Navigation, GPS, Bluetooth, USB, Speech Recognition, Microphones, Hands-free Processing and Audio Management, Displays and HMI, Camera and Video Management, AM/FM/XM Receivers/Tuners, Internet Apps, incl. Internet Radio, Media Players, Text to Speech, System and Power Management, Phone, Data Carrier, and Data Downloads
  

Education and Training

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in one of the following disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering. Advanced degrees preferred. 

GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

DURATION: 6 MONTHS

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