Supervisor, High Voltage Electronics Engineering

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is currently seeking a Supervisor, High Voltage Electronics to join our Electronics Instrumentation team in Canton, MI. In this role, with general management direction, and through participation as a member of the YNA EI leadership staff, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and leading an electronics design team The focus will be on the design and development of world class Automotive High Voltage Electronics / Power Distribution Modules.

What you will be doing:

Support electronic module architecture development for new and/or significantly modified circuits

Support the identification/development of new technologies in High Voltage products to ensure Yazaki remains at the forefront of innovation and competitiveness

Use technical knowledge and experience in evaluating customer requests for quote (RFQs) relative to high voltage system componentry such as OBCs, DC-DC converters, Junction Boxes, Battery Distribution Units, etc.

Synchronize with the RFQ team to support technical proposals for new High Voltage product business opportunities

Lead in technical discussions with customers to clarify unclear product requirements, finding the best trade-off solutions at system level to satisfy customer expectations.

Lead in Problem Management Process to ensure product defects are analyzed, root cause found, and that adequate proposed corrective actions are defined cross-functionally

Lead the electronic team to design both, high level and detailed schematics to support customers design requirements on high voltage system componentry for hybrid and/or electric vehicle technologies

Assume electrical engineering responsibility for all product development phases, including quoting, breadboards, prototypes, testing, validation and release to production

Provide innovative ideas for improving product performance, manufacturability and cost

Support hardware bring-up and integration and support power conversion systems hardware / software integration

Support the development of complete documentation, product verification and part's list

Support the creation and updating of DFMEAs and DVPRs

Prepare / Check all design documentation for release

Support the implementation of Functional Safety (ISO26262) Design Requirements for Production intended products

Provide sustaining engineering on existing products supporting manufacturing and test departments

Support testing prototype / production high voltage modules in the lab and in vehicles

Lead the support to the Test Center in the investigation of module related issues surfacing during product validation

Lead design reviews: System design, Schematic, PCB, component selection, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), EMC, thermal, etc.

Lead improvements of departmental technical capabilities, processes, and work instructions

Lead the electrical teams' continuous improvement efforts in design cost reductions, improve quality and customer satisfaction

Lead or support the interface with customer and other internal groups such as electrical engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, MCAD, test engineering, product validation, manufacturing, purchasing, program management, project management, etc.

Lead the support of manufacturing prototype builds, trial builds and product launches

Lead or participate in component supplier and production line audits

Follow processes, procedures, and standards of Quality System in all work activities

What you will bring to the table:

Required:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design of High Voltage automotive products or similar

8+ years of experience in design of High Voltage automotive products or similar

2+ years of experience Supervising a team of electronic engineers

Know-how of Electric vehicle architectures (400V/800V)

Demonstrated capability in leading a group of Electronic Design Engineers in the design and development of a High Voltage automotive electronic projects from concept through production

Solid understanding of automotive specifications

Extensive experience in Hardware / Software Interface requirements

Extensive experience with troubleshooting and solving problems related to EMC compliance & Thermal management

Good knowledge of the Electrical Design Process as it relates to ISO26262 (Functional Safety)

Expert knowledge of the automotive design cycle

Extensive experience in customer interface

Demonstrated ability in mentoring other engineers

Strong interpersonal, technical, organizational, presentational, and motivational skills

Excellent organization skills with the ability to operate with a minimum of supervision

Extensive experience in the manufacturing process for mass production electronics

Expert understanding of creating and reviewing product cost models

Hands-on experience with test & measurement equipment

Knowledge of electromechanical systems

Fluent spoken and written English

Organized and quality-oriented person with good oral and written communication skills

Able to maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality as well as to fully comply with YNA policies

Preferred:

15+ years of experience in High Voltage automotive electronics for automotive mass production or related industries

4+ years of experience Leading a team of electronic engineers

IEEE member actively involved in High Voltage standards

What we can provide you:

A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration

Diverse teams of experts

Resources from around the globe

Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Flexible hybrid schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.