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Control System Architect

Well-qualified Control System Architect, to work within our creative team in an innovative, fast moving environment.

  • Location Eindhoven
  • Organisation Unit Product Development
  • Fulltime Fulltime
  • Education level Master
  • Contract type Vast contract

Job description

As Control System Architect you will be part of a team which develops the CSA architecture for embedded systems in the DAF vehicle, including the PACCAR engine. Within this multidisciplinary team you will work as a CSA Architect.

You will be responsible for:

  • Definition of the control system architecture;
  • Further decompose hardwired I/O and network interfaces;
  • Mapping and refinement of functional and non-functional requirements, including both Functional Safety and Cyber Security, to either hardware, Basic Software and Application Software of a Control System;
  • Documentation of the functions;
  • Maintenance, improvement and extension of the architecture.

You will review and approve:
  • Stakeholder requirement documents.

You will support:
  • Root cause analyses of complex issues;
  • Process definitions and improvements;
  • Development and rollout of necessary processes and tools.

In this position you will report to the Supervisor of the Architecture EEA department and meet frequently with the Control System Owners, hardware lead engineers, E/E Architects and function designers, other Control System Architect.

Your profile

Education:

  • Technical education on master level with a specialization in mechatronics, software engineering, electrical- or automotive engineering.

Working experience:
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience;
  • Knowledge of embedded software and/or hardware;
  • Knowledge of automotive safety and standards (ISO 26262 and SPICE);
  • Experience with Change- and Configuration management is a plus;
  • Experience with IBM Rhapsody, UML, Autosar and DOORSNG is a plus.

Personal skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, especially listening and convincing;
  • Analytical skills and the ability to abstract / conceptualize;
  • You are able to explain complex technical information clearly and to the point;
  • Ability to collaborate across different groups having varying levels of expertise and skill;
  • Fluent in English language - effective communication in both verbal and written form. Willing to learn Dutch language.

Please note that a preferred candidate has been identified, if you recognize yourself in this profile and would like to take this challenge, of course we still invite you to apply!

Department

DAF Trucks N.V. in Eindhoven is part of the PACCAR Inc. which is one of the biggest global players in the heavy duty truck industry. The known truck brands of PACCAR are Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF. Our engines and trucks are best in class products in the transportation world; always being driven by our design philosophy “environmentally friendly products with best cost-effectiveness and highest reliability for our customers”. As a global operating company we offer optimal opportunities to contribute to our success in a multicultural team.

The Architecture EEA department within Embedded Engineering is responsible for the:

  • Translation of requirements on a functional level into a physical Electric/Electronic (E/E) Architecture consisting of Control Systems; a combination of hardware and software components;
  • The further split of PACCAR developed Control Systems into an architecture consisting of hardware, Basic Software and Application Software, and;
  • Maintenance of expertise in key areas, like Cyber Security and Functional Safety.

To support the growth in projects and technology development, we are seeking a well-qualified Control System Architect, to work within our creative team in an innovative, fast moving environment.

We offer

At DAF you will work in an innovative and committed organization. Cooperation and responsibility are key. We offer you a career with development opportunities. You don't just choose a job, you choose for a career at DAF. 

Working together on a high tech product, with passion and pride. That's working at DAF. In addition to a good salary, DAF offers you the following working conditions:

  • A 36-hour workweek;
  • 27 Vacation days and a possibility of 13 ADV days (reduction of working hours);
  • A variable bonus,  based on DAF results;
  • A good work-life balance (due to flexible working hours);
  • A retirement plan and group health insurance;
  • Extensive opportunities for personal growth, such as education programs and (online) training courses.

Drive your career, join DAF!

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