Riccardo Cassola

Lead Engineer presso DAF Trucks

Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands

About

Experienced Senior System Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, Diagnostics, Project Management and Testing. Master's degree focused in Electrical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino.

Experience

  • DAF Trucks NV (On-site)
    • Lead Line Engineer ADAS systems presso DAF Trucks
      Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Leading the team of ADAS system engineers in product development, with end-to-end responsibility across system integration and project execution. Main responsibilities: Coordination of system engineering activities across multiple ADAS functions and domains Macro-level planning of deliverables and milestones across development phases Technical support for vehicle-level integration, validation, and troubleshooting Interface with cross-functional teams (software, hardware, validation, vehicle integration) Reporting to project and line management on progress, risks, and technical status Ensure alignment with system architecture, safety, and regulatory requirements

    • Senior System Engineer
      Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Associate Senior system engineer at Vehicle Electronic Department (YER Engineering). Technical responsible for the integration of cabin electronic systems DAF heavy trucks.

  • Iveco (Turin, Piedmont, Italy · On-site)
    • Senior System Engineer/Area Manager
      Jul 2016 - Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      I was responsible for the electronic integration of infotainment and instrumentation systems inside light and heavy trucks. I was coordinating a team of engineers taking care of technical sourcing, detailed specifications and system validation. Core projects: instrument clusters, radio-navigators, cyber security gateway, emergency call systems, toll collect integration, electronic horizon provider.

    • Senior system engineer
      Mar 2010 - Jul 2016 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      Inside Product Development, Electronic Engineering, I was in charge of a group developing programs for infotainment systems. Involved activities: - requirement engineering - product specification, technical sourcing - project management - system/vehicle validation

  • Eltrac (IVECO) (Turin, Piedmont, Italy)
    • Senior diagnostic engineer
      Jan 2005 - Mar 2010 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      I led a team of SW developers creating diagnostic applications for trucks electronic control units. The activity covered the complete vehicle life-cycle: prototypes, manufacturing and after sales.

    • Senior Diagnostic Engineer
      Jul 2003 - Mar 2010 · 6 yrs 9 mos

      Official member of the “ISO TC 22/SC 3/WG 1/TF3 World Wide Harmonization OBD” task force: standardization of the communication protocols for heavy duty vehicles emissions-related electronic systems. Goal of the group was the standardization of the communication protocol between the official diagnostic tool (scantool) and the engine control unit.

    • Senior Diagnostic Engineer
      Jan 2002 - Jan 2005 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      I was in charge of a team for off-board diagnosis engineering. Activities: definition of requirements, validation tests on Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Standardization of diagnosis and off-board communication protocols on K line and CAN bus (ISO 9141, 14230, 15765, 14229; SAE J1939). Legislated-OBD: scantool, ISO 15031, emissions-relevant electronic systems.