Senior Release Update Engineer

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.
As a Senior Release Update Engineer located in Ann Arbor, MI, you will be responsible for flashing and updating ECUs in the vehicles to the correct release level.
This includes vehicle diagnostics, trouble shooting and commissioning of all systems to ensure correct functionality after an update has been completed. You will help coordinate and perform the Powertrain and EE Integration Validation testing activities after each update sequence and report issues to car lines and to issue coordinators for each functional area.
This position is fully on-site in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Monday through Friday - no remote or hybrid arrangements are possible. We also do not provide any relocation assistance (domestic or international) for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

Organizing, coordinating, and performing vehicle updates on a technical level utilizing tools such as Monaco and SoftwareTankstelle.
Identify required updates, obtaining required hardware and software from counterparts within Mercedes-Benz AG, tracking HW availability timing and delivery timing to assure timely vehicle completion.
Generate work orders for local workshops to update hardware and wiring as needed, and coordinate with diagnostic experts and functional teams to perform software updates and ensure intended system functionality.
Maintain and update a vehicle and recourse scheduling plan in collaboration with car lines, the certification team and other MBRDNA functional areas to ensure prototypes and test cars are available in time for powertrain and release update deadlines and validation test.
For hardware coordination, this role is responsible to keep frequent communication with Mercedes-Benz AG counterparts, mainly in Germany, with confirmation of appropriate hardware levels, part availability, shipping, and delivery status.
Actively work on process development and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with technicians and engineers to support different projects within Mercedes-Benz Research and Development in North America.
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, computer, computer science, mechatronics, electrical, etc).
5-7 years of experience flashing and updating software to different ECUs in the car.
Experience with diagnosing and commissioning of the ECUs.
Experience with vehicle development process, system development process, liability and quality requirements, knowledge of automobile technology, vehicle electrical and onboard communication architecture, assembly structure, modules and parts. Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle functions.
Experience with common measurement and diagnostic tools (CANalyzer, CANape, DTS Monaco, Diagmera, INCA) and ability to analyze and interpret test and diagnostic data.
Knowledge of ECU HW/SW functionality as part of a vehicle system.
Ability to troubleshoot of complex CAN/LIN/Flexray Star2.x and Star3 vehicle systems in order to identify issues, analyze and determine failure root causes to evaluate and guide solutions and repair actions of test vehicle and prototype vehicle problems.
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, Austria, and North America in order to address all hardware and software topics.
Organizational and Leadership Skills: ability to organize people, budget, logistics, data, parts and workshop workflows within MBRDNA, as well as with the customer departments, functional teams, and management in Germany. Ability to lead MBRDNA workshops through advanced troubleshooting procedures.
Project Management Skills: Ability to independently generate parallel plans and identify milestones necessary to reach individual and overall project targets.
Valid US Driver’s license.
Ability to test drive vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with Mercedes- Benz vehicles.
Familiar with vehicle troubleshooting, Mercedes-Benz AG diagnostic tools, project management.
Master's degree with emphasis in Computer, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
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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.

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