Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company centered in a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segments   leverage   the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class   margins   and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are   required . ITW delivers specialized   expertise , innovative   thinking   and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

ITW’s Automotive segment designs and manufactures innovative fasteners, interior and exterior components, and powertrain and braking systems for OEMs and their top-tier suppliers. ITW’s automotive businesses have   a high level   of customer intimacy, enabling customer-back innovation to address complex needs such as vehicle efficiency, safety, and quality. Deep market knowledge and strong manufacturing process capabilities allow ITW’s automotive businesses to be nimble, niche problem solvers for their sophisticated customers.

The   Smart Components   Division drives profitability by   leveraging   its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry-leading research and development capabilities, ITW   Smart Components   enhances our customers’ competitive advantage.   Smart Components   is a business group within ITW’s Automotive segment with manufacturing locations in North America. Our products are made up of   housings   and doors, innovative Capless solutions and charge ports for major OEMs around the world.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Customer interface responsibility for software over complete product development phase

- Customer requirements elicitation (SYS.1) and System requirements engineering (SYS.2)

- Active support in design of System Architecture specification (SYS.3)

- Feature roll out planning according to customer expectations

- Sub-supplier management and tracking

- SW Release Documentation preparation

- Support Customer interface responsibility for hardware over complete product development phase

- Support Customer requirements elicitation (SYS.1) and System requirements engineering (SYS.2)

- Support in design of System Architecture specification (SYS.3)

- System test support and test cases review

- Support Electronics design for new products:

- Generating and supporting cost reduction strategies related to respective design

- Preferred Tools: Altium, SPICE, LTSPICE, MATLAB,

- Customer interface responsibility for software over complete product development phase

- Customer requirements elicitation (SYS.1) and System requirements engineering (SYS.2)

- Feature roll out planning according to customer expectations

- Support Sub-supplier management and tracking

- Support SW Release Documentation preparation

- System test support and test cases review

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Electrical or Electronic or software Engineering (BSEE)   required ; master’s degree is a plus.

Experience

- Minimum   3 years of relevant experience in software product development.

- Experience developing automotive electronics-based devices as part of a team.

- Sub-supplier management experience, including RACI/DIA-based interface definitions.

- Understand PCB layout design using the latest techniques to ensure EMI/EMC compliance with automotive standards.

- Ability to lead small to medium-sized projects, ensuring successful and   timely   completion.

- Experience working on complex projects, providing guidance, instruction, and training to ensure quality, budget, and   objectives   are met.

- Understand LIN   communication protocol :  CAN   knowledge is a plus.

- Understanding of   UDS ISO 14229.

- Experience with software process and progress management tools, such as IBM RTC, Jira   Altassian , or similar.

- Familiarity with multicolor LED modules, actuators, or sensors is desirable.

- Knowledge of Functional Safety ( FuSa ) – ISO 26262 is a plus.

- Ability to develop high-quality technical documentation, including:

- Product Design Specifications

- HW/SW interface definition s

- PCBA development

- Training and operating manuals

- Technical reports and summaries

- As a subject matter expert, provide recommendations and improvements for hardware development.

- Proficiency   in English ( spoke   and written) is   required .

Compensation Information:

$100,000-$113,000

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.