System Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION
THE POWERDRIVE SYSTEMS BUSINESS UNIT IS RESPONSIBLE TO DELIVER HYBRID AND FULL ELECTRIC VEHICLE SOLUTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. THE SENIOR SYSTEM ENGINEER
- SYSTEM FUNCTIONS IS A RECOGNIZED TECHNICAL EXPERT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CUSTOMER GOMMUNICATION, SYSTEM CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND COORDINATION BETWEEN DEVELOPMENT COMPETENCIES OF COMPLEX POWER ELECTRONIC INVERTER SYSTEMS, ENSURING SYSTEM-LEVEL ROBUSTNESS AND CONTRIBUTING TO TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE ACROSS PROJEGTS. THIS ROLE ENTAILS SUBSTANTIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM FUNCTIONS, DEFECTS ANALYSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING, TEGHNICAL DECISION-MAKING AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION AND CUSTOMER INTERACTION. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Own the development and delivery of assigned system functions for HV inverter and electrified powertrain throughout the product lifecycle. Develop robust system concepts and requirements considering quality, performance, cost, timing, and customer expectations. Lead technical discussions with customers and cross-functional teams, acting as the technical focal point for assigned functions. Drive teams for different competencies like Hardware, Software, Calibration, Safety, and Test teams. Perform root cause analysis and define effective system-level solutions for technical issues and defects. Support Functional Safety activities, including Technical Safety Concepts, SFMEA, and FTA in accordance with ISO 26262. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams. Report technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering and project management Participate in customer meetings, vehicle testing activities, and travel as required (up to 25%) QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Master's degree in automotive engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive system development for HV Inverters, Power Electronics, or Electrified Powertrain Systems. PREFERRED SKILLS Â
· Strong expertise in HV inverter functions, motor control strategies, and electric propulsion systems. . Solid Systems Engineering background, including requirements development, system architecture, integration, verification, and validation, . Proven technical leadership, ownership, and ability to drive complex technical topics to successful completion. . Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills. . Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety and High Voltage (HV) Safety requirements. . Experience working directly with automotive customers and managing technical stakeholder discussions. . Excellent communication skills in English; German is an advantage. . Experience with Polarion, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, and MATLAB/Simulink is beneficial. . Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. . Ability to influence, align, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple disciplines, organizations, and global locations, . Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global automotive development environment. . Strong quality mindset and commitment to product safety, and ongoing professional development.