Rapid Prototyping HMI Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Rapid Prototyping HMI Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Ann Arbor, MI is looking for a Rapid Prototyping HMI Engineer This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Create new application ideas for ITS (intelligent transportation system) to show its proof of concept to evaluators through rapid prototyping. This includes:

• Create new HMI for driver assistant systems and conduct both in-lab and in-vehicle
• test. HMI is all modalities (visual, audio, or haptic) that is appropriate for the concept.
• Identify opportunities for concept(s) and participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Perform vehicle retrofits with new technologies, electrical wiring, mechanical installation,
• and control.
• Collaborate with device vendors, universities, and/or other Honda internal departments
• for building new prototype application.
• Participate in internal or external brainstorming sessions to generate new application
• ideas.
• Conduct test drive for application tuning or debugging.

Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree (a 4-year degree) in computer science, information engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, or electrical engineering and minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Able to design and create graphics, audio, or haptic human interfaces using tools Adobe
• Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
• Programming in C/C++, and other object-oriented languages like C# is a plus.
• Familiar with XML, TCP/IP, UDP, Arduino, vehicle CAN.
• High level of engineering disciplines and analytical skills.
• Go-getter attitude, self-sufficient, self-starter; stand on his/her abilities to complete the
• tasks. This is an R&D position – it lacks methodical production environment (requirements, processes, etc.). Must rely on self to complete the task.
• Able to work in a high pace environment.
• Able to take higher-level requests and ideas to completion independently.
• Willing to work long hours on occasions.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to work cooperatively with others.
• Eager to learn from research and application, trial and error.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company that provides software and cloud solutions in the area of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.