Automotive Systems Feature Engineer

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech consulting firm is seeking an Automotive Systems Feature Engineer in Dearborn, MI. This role involves overseeing feature validation processes and ensuring compliance with all testing requirements. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Join our team and contribute to innovative automotive solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BS).
• BS in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow and deliver Feature Assurance Engineering (FAE) deliverables.
• Align and sign off Level of Changes with the Feature System Engineer (FSE).
• Lead milestone feature sign‑off process.
• Develop a feature validation plan covering all requirements.
• Determine the software and hardware pedigree required for validation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Job Title

Automotive Systems Feature Engineer

Vehicle Architecture Experience

• Battery Management & Charging
• Climate Control / HVAC
• Instrument Cluster / Infotainment System
• Powertrain and Driveline
• Connected Vehicle
• Digital Keys
• Enclosure
• Seat Controls and Passive Restraints

Responsibilities

• Follow and deliver Feature Assurance Engineering (FAE) deliverables.
• Align and sign off Level of Changes with the Feature System Engineer (FSE) counterpart.
• Lead milestone feature sign‑off process in partnership with the counterpart FSE.
• Develop a feature validation plan covering functional, performance, Functional Safety V&V, Cybersecurity and regulatory requirements, selecting test cases, testing environment (e.g., Breadboard, HiL, vehicle) and timing in alignment with program milestones.
• Determine the software and hardware pedigree required to complete validation.
• Provide tester teams with test cases, software and hardware pedigrees and any additional information needed to complete validation.
• Coordinate Feature Validation Plan execution and support.
• Lead triaging and issue resolution throughout the entire feature development cycle.
• Assess test results to ensure compliance with test/requirements passing criteria.
• Identify, assess (P‑rating and Criticality Prioritization Number), document (e.g., JIRA defect ticket) and develop/lead a resolution plan for test result defects in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
• Lead the feature validation report creation, ensuring it meets the highest sign‑off criteria.
• Review test results and report with the corresponding FAE supervisor to complete sign‑offs.
• Review and complete feature Vehicle Specific Configuration Specification (VSCS) sign‑offs as applicable by milestone.
• Develop and lead Deliverable Recovery Plan (DRP) approval as needed for non‑conformance sign‑offs (e.g., P0/P1 defects at FEC milestone).
• Lead Voice of the Customer / AIM feature issue resolution in alignment with New Model Launch timing guidelines.
• Create, access and maintain JIRA tickets throughout the entire feature lifecycle (development and production) assigned to Feature Assurance Engineering.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the robustness of feature sign‑off validation testing and process.
• Assist FSEs to develop, maintain, and improve test cases.
• Lead the triage and resolution of feature quality issues in the field.
• Develop negative test cases and Feature Assurance Test Procedures including stress testing to address multi‑interface conflicts, edge cases, and unexpected I/O conditions.
• Maintain a real‑time, comprehensive open issue list within JIRA, ensuring accurate categorization, detailed descriptions, and clear assignment. Regularly review, track, and provide detailed progress reports on all open issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate task progress and status to designated leaders through specified channels (e.g., JIRA), creating and maintaining JIRA Dashboards and delivering technical presentations and written reports to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (BS).
  BS in Engineering preferred.