Automotive ECU Development Engineer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical position involving the design, development, and verification of software and hardware for ECUs mounted in automobiles.
Description
Automotive ECU development engineers design, develop, and verify software and hardware for in-vehicle ECUs such as engine control, vehicle body control, and infotainment. They break down system requirements into in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN/LIN/FlexRay) and real-time OS, and perform programming using C/C++ or model-based development (MATLAB/Simulink). They handle a wide range of processes, including functional safety design compliant with ISO 26262, application of MISRA C guidelines, SIL/HIL testing, and support for mass production launch.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of CASE (Connectivity, Autonomous Driving, Sharing, Electrification), demand for ECU software development is expanding. Personnel with expertise in functional safety and cybersecurity fields will have even higher market value.
Personality Traits
Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Has eagerness to learn / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flex / On-site / Project-based / Remote
Career Path
Junior ECU Engineer → Senior ECU Engineer → Lead Engineer/Architect → Project Manager
Required Skills
AUTOSAR Understanding / Debug Tools (JTAG, ICE, etc.) / In-vehicle Communication Protocols / MATLAB/Simulink / Programming (C/C++) / RTOS / SIL/HIL Tests
Recommended Skills
Embedded Linux / English Document Reading Ability / ISO 26262 Understanding / Model-based Development / Version Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To break down complex in-vehicle system requirements into detailed specifications. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure safety and reliability, it is necessary to design and implement accurately down to the finest details. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous acquisition of knowledge on new protocols, functional safety standards, etc., is necessary. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation of causes and countermeasures for real-time operation or communication issues are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with little heavy physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Applied Information Technology Engineer
- Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
Aliases
- ECU Development Engineer
- Embedded Software Engineer
- In-vehicle Software Engineer
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