ICV Design release Engineer - Sensor Alignment

Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Advanced Technical C in Shanghai, China five times per week.

The Role -

The Sensors Alignment Engineer is responsible for ensuring the precise calibration, alignment, and testing of automotive sensors throughout the product life cycle - covering development, manufacturing, and service stages.

The role focuses on creating and driving the efficiency and accuracy of sensors alignment processes across at manufacturing line as well as the on-line, and service facilities. The objective is to ensure sensor integration meets quality and performance standards. The engineer will work close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to vendor, manufacturing, quality assurance, and SW development partner, to ensure high quality sensor performance throughout product life cycle.

What You'll Do -

• Sensors Alignment:
  • Oversee and optimize the alignment processes of various automotive sensors (radar, LiDAR, cameras, etc.) during development, the manufacturing EOL stage, and aftersales services.
  • Implement best practices to maximize sensor accuracy and minimize resource consumption and cycle times.
  • Collaborate with HW/SW, functional safety, and perception teams to integrate advanced calibration methodologies.
  • Demonstrate functionality of various alignment at various development milestones
• EOL Testing & Validation:
  • Design, develop, and maintain end-of-line and service testing procedures to validate sensor functionality.
  • Analyze test results and work with quality assurance to address performance issues throughout development and deployment of product.
  • Continuously improve alignment testing standards to meet evolving industry safety and performance requirements.
• Process Optimization:
  • Work closely with manufacturing teams to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline the sensor alignment process.
  • Implement process improvements through data-driven analysis, statistical tools, and automation to maintain production targets without compromising sensor quality.
• Collaboration & Documentation:
  • Interface with suppliers, multi-regional software developers, and manufacturing teams to ensure alignment across sensor system design, production requirements, and quality standards.
  • Maintain and update design requirements and alignment documentation and work instructions for manufacturing personnel.
  • Provide feedback to R&D teams for next-generation sensor technology improvements.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution:
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve sensor alignment or calibration issues that occur at the plants and at service.
  • Lead and participate in cross-functional teams for problem-solving and implementation of corrective actions.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):

• Education:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in sensor calibration, automotive manufacturing, or EOL processes.
  • Experience with calibration tools and software (e.g., MATLAB, CANalyzer, Vector tools, VSPY).
  • Strong understanding of sensor technologies such as cameras, radar, LiDAR, etc.
• Skills:
  • Proven ability to work with complex sensor systems and multi-sensor fusion.
  • Familiarity with ground truthing sensor concept
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Familiarity with automotive production processes and quality standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IATF 16949).
  • Knowledge of data analysis techniques and tools for process optimization (Six Sigma, FMEA).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Other:
  • Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment with occasional travel to production sites.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work standards.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with autonomous driving or ADAS sensor systems.
• Knowledge of advanced automotive technologies, including LiDAR, HD maps, and GNSS.

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