Embedded in a worldwide network Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. 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, Costumer Research, and Business Innovation. In Redford, Michigan, the focus is on Powertrain and eDrive technology as well as in Long Beach, where the E-Mobility Group helps to shape the future of the North American market for hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric vehicles. The Testing and Regulatory Affairs Division in Ann Arbor and the Advanced Vehicle Design in Carlsbad complete the competence center.
Together, all the developers, technicians, engineers and designers take on the challenges of creating the next innovation. They're inspired by the newest trends, find the best solutions for the customer, develop the latest and greatest technologies and create the next generation of connected, safe, sustainable and luxurious vehicles.
Here at MBRDNA, we are looking for talented, energetic, and committed individuals to join our diverse team. Our employees are the key to our success, and we support each individual in fulfilling his or her potential. We proudly continue the pioneering work initiated by founders Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz over 125 years ago.
Role Overview: Coordinate Powertrain SW releases and implementation for production and in-series development after End-of-Production. Document Powertrain software releases and test specifications. Support SW launches at the plants and track field failures utilizing Daimler tracking process.
The SW Coordination consists of three major areas:
- Coordinate SW project planning with the Design and Release Engineer (DRE)
- Support production plants
- Schedule and manage SW validation and testing
Project planning and support:
- Create, maintain, and execute the V-cycle master schedule (in R-Plan) in close collaboration with RD Germany, suppliers and Daimler production plants worldwide.
- Synchronize SW releases of various powertrain components such as engine, transmission, etc.
- Create software roll-out plan to support the production at the plant according to Mercedes-Benz Dev. System (MDS). This plan is to include SW release deadlines to meet data freeze timing.
- Coordinate software development and release by relevant suppliers to meet the master schedule.
- Plan and track software releases cost of development and implementation.
Release and documentation:
- Coordinate the change management effort including the utilization of NCM, ACM and Dialog.
- Document part number changes in Product Documentation System for Electrical/Electronic Components (EPDM).
- Document changes to project decisions and Type Approval Numbers (EROTAN) in Dialog and DITA-Databank.
- Monitor and document software changes to Series-production Configuration.
- Coordinate OBD changes with powertrain software releases.
- Enable V7 and Flashware releases in FRED and EDLS accordingly.
Validation:
- Create and manage Testing-V plan including schedule of tests, software updates, drive events, optimization of testing, and archiving results.
- Coordinate Initial Sample Tests on HiL for series-production configurations to determine compatibility and performance of software.
- Oversee Software System Test, HiL Checks, Test Drives, and Test Vehicles.
- Facilitate in plant test to validate powertrain software releases for Development, Production, and Aftersales.
Software planning and variant:
- Work with suppliers and Daimler PM to determine number of variants, contents, deadlines and costs.
- Plan and track resources needed to support software changes and releases.
- Identify, maintain, and communicate all faults seen during the software development and testing.
- Coordinate PT software changes with relevant partners for Diagnosis Interface.
- Coordinate variant coding with the central variant coding at Daimler.
- Identify and track issues (Bugs) related to software for areas of electrical/electronic components (e.g. starter, alternator), PT control units and their applications, and networking.
Minimum Skills Required:
- MS in electrical, mechanical, automotive engineering or related fields
- 7-9 Year work experience at OEM with focus on project management, system engineering, system and vehicle integration, and product launches.
- 5-7 Year experience as a Project Coordinator
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills in leading projects working with local and external teams from Daimler RD and suppliers.
- Possesses tech. knowledge in product design, issue resolution, and product launches.
- Strong knowledge of the Automotive Development System (Mercedes Dev. System).
- Work experience with of system engineering, product validation, statistical analysis, system & vehicle integration.
- Strong project management skills including scheduling, critical path, trade-offs, recovery plans, value analysis and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
- Ability to facilitate efforts for problem solving and lessons learned sessions
- Well versed in quality tools and best practices including Key Performance Metrics (KPI), ISO standards, and the Product Development Quality Operating System.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to monitor cost and drive for the best value equation.
- Ability to create Risk Management Plan.
- Proficient in all PC applications including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Knowledge of powertrain calibration tools such as INCA is a plus.
- Technical and analytical skills including systematic and critical thinking.
- Work experience with project management tools including Gantt-Chart, Project Tracking, Cause and Effect Diagrams, and Pareto Chart and Pareto Analysis
- Self driven individual with desires to succeed.
- Costumer focused and ability to work with a diverse culture.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at different levels (Team, Mgmt, etc.)
- Positive attitude with self-confidence.
- Assertive and able to deal with conflicts to achieve a win-win outcome.
- Highly committed and flexible to manage multi tasks.
- Willingness to travel inside USA and abroad
Preferred Qualifications: - Project Lead (PLE) or Project Coordination experience w 6,8 Cyl. Powertrain (OBD, Emissions etc.)
- Project Coordination silks across multiple Powertrain departments like PLE, Bridgehead, Durability testing tracking etc.)
- Experiences as a Manager for a small Team)
- Project Controlling skills (Budget Planning, Tracking)
- German Language Skills a plus
MBRDNA is an equal opportunity employer that offers generous benefits and compensation, work/life balance tools and several methods of recognition and rewards. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K savings plan, tuition and fitness reimbursement programs and much more.
