• Job Description

  Req#: 120045

  Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

  Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

  
  Location: Canton, MI USA

  What we are looking for:

  Yazaki is looking for an Engineer - Systems to join our OEM business unit in Canton, MI. This person will create and document RFQ designs. Analyze marketing documentation and develop complexity. Design power distribution, grounding, wire and protection device sizing and inlines. Develop and maintain schematics.

  What you will be doing:

  Request for Quote (RFQ)

  • Receive customer RFQ information (3D, 2D, schematic, circuit lists, etc.) and review for technical feasibility.
  • Support RFQ Technical Review with customer
  • Investigate new technology and integrate into the design where applicable
  • Create and document RFQ design (i.e. 2D drawing, schematics, 3D design, discrepancies, assumptions as applicable)

  Complexity Analysis

  • Analyze and breakdown the customer marketing documentation (i.e. PDL, STV, PPC)
  • Generate proposals for optimizing harness complexity including giveaway analyses and OEM marketing change recommendations in order to reduce the total part count
  • Develop and maintain the build level complexity charts

  Power Distribution, Signal and Grounding

  • Design power distribution, grounding, wire and protection device sizing and inlines to ensure customer standards, specifications, and guidelines are met
  • Create, develop, and maintain logical and physical schematics with the use of customer data per statement of work
  • Develop and maintain vehicle level topology
  • Perform, review, analyze, and sign-off circuit simulation / calculations to verify design per statement of work
  • Perform architecture optimization studies

  Customer and Internal Design Requirements

  • Evaluate design information provided by the customer for completeness and accuracy and track internally (i.e. schematics, subsystem requirements, circuit lists, marketing doc's, etc.)
  • Support selection of appropriate components (i.e. relays, connectors, accessories, etc.) to meet vehicle specifications
  • Interface with DVP team to validate customer requirements (i.e. customer requirement validation, load survey, short circuit, etc.)
  • Collaborate with Design Release Engineers and Application Engineers to define vehicle requirements and review 2D prints

  Engineering Customer Interface

  • Review customer documents such as owner’s guide, dealership repair manuals, troubleshooting manuals and assembly plant repair manuals per customer request
  • Support vehicle builds and launches at customer pilot and assembly plants

  Continuous Improvement of the Design

  • Generate cost savings ideas and attend VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering) workshops
  • Trace technical issues and problems to root cause
  • Support customer initiatives such as cost and warranty reduction activities, etc.

  What you will bring to the table:

  • BS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of automotive experience

  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

  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.

• About the company

  The leader in delivery of robust power and data networks, connectivity solutions and associated products. Power and data solutions including EEDDS capabilities encompassing instrumentation, wiring harnesses, connectors, and hybrid electric vehicles.

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