We offer you:
1. A varied, interesting and challenging job
2. Rapid integration into an international team
3. Best development opportunities due to you commitment and flexibility
4. An attractive remuneration model and ongoing training measures
5. Independent acquisition of projects in an increasingly international environment
6. Pleasant working atmosphere, attractive company locations and flexible deployment sites
The role:
7. Lead, mentor, and manage a team of system and safety engineers, providing direction, support, and career development opportunities.
8. Oversee the full lifecycle of system engineering activities for electric drive units, including requirements management, system design, integration, validation, and verification.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to develop technical concepts for electric powertrain systems, ensuring they meet automotive performance and safety requirements.
10. Ensure the team delivers high-quality engineering solutions for electric drive units within budget and on time.
11. Establish and maintain system engineering processes, tools, and best practices specifically tailored for electric drive units to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with automotive industry standards.
12. Drive the development and implementation of safety-critical systems for electric powertrains, ensuring compliance with automotive safety standards such as ISO 26262.
13. Identify risks and work closely with safety engineers to implement mitigation strategies for electric drive unit systems.
14. Act as the primary technical liaison for key stakeholders, including OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring alignment on system architecture and performance targets.
15. Support the acquisition process by providing technical expertise during customer meetings, proposals, and bid processes to secure new business opportunities in the electric vehicle sector.
16. Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor and ensuring the team's responsiveness to customer needs and expectations.
17. Keep abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in electric vehicle (EV) development to ensure the team's technical capabilities remain cutting-edge.
18. Manage resource allocation, budget planning, and project schedules to optimize the team's performance and ensure successful project delivery for automotive applications.
Qualifications:
19. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
20. 8+ years of experience in system engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in the automotive or electric vehicle sector
21. Proven experience in the development of electric drive units or electric powertrain systems, with a strong understanding of electric motor, inverter, and gearbox integration.
22. Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects in the automotive industry.
23. In-depth knowledge of system engineering principles, processes, and tools, with a focus on electric vehicles.
24. Experience with safety engineering methodologies and risk management in compliance with ISO 26262.
25. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
26. Experience in customer relationship management and involvement in the acquisition process for new projects or business development.
27. Experience in electric vehicle development, with expertise in electric drive units and powertrain systems.
28. Certification in safety standards such as ISO 26262, or similar.
29. Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and tools such as SysML.
30. Experience working with automotive OEMs and suppliers in electric powertrain projects.
31. Proven experience supporting the acquisition and proposal process for technical solutions in the automotive industry