Resident Engineer, Product Dev - Eng'g

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 globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Columbus, OH, USA  

Resident Engineer

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: Columbus, OH

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Resident Engineer based out of our U.S. office in Columbus, OH. 20% of domestic/international travel is required per year. 40 hours/week.

What you will be doing:

• Assist the Customer’s Lead Engineer in defining requirements, evaluate design alternatives, introduce, implement, and test new technology, verify performances, resolve issues, and process improvements for the product(s) to be supplied.
• Resolve issues on the technical requirements and design.
• Initiate system requirement change requests Coordinate communication meetings between the customer and YNA.
• Recommend additional testing and development as required.
• Determine and investigate design alternatives. Determine and investigate mechanization alternatives. Prepare project plans.
• Assist with the resolution of system issues and determine the root cause and resolution to verification and test incidents.
• Prepare and present responses to action items.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Assist with the failure mode and effects analysis process.
• Maintain an awareness of programs and vehicle systems.
• Determine improvements to the process.
• Support customer drawing creation for new and current design products.
• Recommend design alternatives supported by data.
• Recommend and test new technology in the market or in the development phase.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other closely related specialized field of engineering or the foreign equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in Design and/or development of electronic modules
• Must have experience with each of the following: Functional Safety (ISO26262) design skills; Hardware/Software Interface design skills; Understanding of automotive specifications; Design Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (DFMEA); Manufacturing process for mass production electronics; Test & measurement equipment; Circuit Design; 2D Drawing creation; Troubleshooting and solving problems related to EMC compliance & Thermal management; Design product concept for RFQ; and Power distribution module/ECU test at vehicle level.

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.

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.