Systems Senior Architect - Camera

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We're focused on the areas of greatest market need - both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers' expectations, and motivate our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Camera Systems Senior Architect (CSSA) is the owner of Stoneridge's next generations of cameras. The CSSA defines the architecture and leads a cross-functional team to design camera platforms and products.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand customer needs and the Commercial Vehicle (CV) and Off-Road-Equipment (ORE) environment.
• Build customer connections and engage in advanced projects.
• Create holistic camera platform and lead its development for:
  • Disciplines: optics, mechanics, packaging, electronics, communication, connectors, sealing, illumination, heating, washing and more.
  • Scalability: range, flexibility: size, field-of-view (FoV), resolution, color-filter-array (CFA)
  • Harmonization: compute capabilities, algorithm requirements and special customer requirements
  • Simulation
  • Modeling
• Collaborate with purchasing and (advanced) manufacturing.
• Keep close supplier relations on technical / innovation level. Define requirements and KPIs. Scout new components.
• Create prototypes; coordinate in-house and external assembly; test, characterization and validation.
• Define next steps like field tests, validation plan, improvement plan etc.
• Create camera lab for prototyping and IQ lab.
• Mentor members of the Advanced Engineering team to create interdisciplinary understanding and help develop individual capabilities.
• Help create future business opportunities and support ongoing projects and business.
• Project planning and tracking, resource allocation/needs and scheduling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, such as Physics, Mechanical, Electrical or related (e.g. system, optical, aerospace, robotics, computer). Prefer Master's level.
• At least five (5) years experience in camera development touching all disciplines.
• Demonstrated involvement/leadership for successful product launches.
• Experience in camera characterization, IQ. Experience in simulation (e.g. Zemax)
• Team leadership skills in CFT environment. Experience in interdisciplinary coordination.
• Experience in working with customers, building respectful and robust relationships.
• Savvy in automotive, trucks, trailers, construction and/or agricultural equipment and driving assistance technologies.
• Hands-on. Precise. Ingenious.
• Good knowledge of automotive functional safety (ISO26262) and ASPICE standards
• Experience working with requirements management tools (Polarion/DOORS NG)
• Forward thinking with an eye for innovation
• Continuous learning & improvement mindset
• Comfortable with occasional travel to various North American customers

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position, and candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Novi, Michigan
• This role requires on-site presence a minimum of four (4) days per week, with the option to work remotely one (1) day per week

Stoneridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the applicable laws in the countries we operate. Stoneridge also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.