What to expect:
Bertrandt is an independent and international development service provider with long years of automotive expertise. With cross-industry know-how and a holistic understanding of systems and products, we create technological solutions at any stage of the product development process. We deal with a focus on hot topics such as digitalization, e-mobility and autonomous systems, mainly for the automotive, aerospace and mechanical engineering sectors, and consistently facilitate the development of tailored solutions in these areas. Our goal: to accelerate technological progress and make a relevant contribution to a sustainable future. We work on this every day – with around 14,000 employees at more than 50 sites worldwide.
We are supporting various customers worldwide in automotive electrical and electronics systems development. We are recruiting for an Automotive Feature Systems Engineer for our UK customer.
This is a unique opportunity to develop the latest cross vehicle sub-system features and technologies. This Feature System Engineer position involves ownership of features from first concept through development and into production. Today is the age of electrification and automation of the automotive industry with new features proposed daily and we need people that are creative and motivated to deliver the features of tomorrow to our customers.
Position Responsibilities
1. Execute a Systems Engineering approach to new feature design to meet customer needs
2. Lead the development of new features at the systems engineering level from early feature development to production and manage feature upgrade and migration plan
3. Develop and understand high level network, wiring and power distribution topologies / schematics / block diagrams
4. Allocate features and functions across electronic modules and subsystems to meet cost, quality and feature performance targets
5. Develop feature specifications, feature Failure Mode Avoidance documentation, feature verification plan etc
6. Review existing system designs to find new opportunities for cost or quality improvement
7. Interact with program teams, core engineers and functional areas to create balanced solutions to competing requirements
8. Develop relationships with cross functional teams and supply base to learn about the latest technologies and possible implementation
9. Analyze complex cross-functional systems and implement innovative solutions
10. Lead trade-off discussions with cross-functional teams
11. Communicate complex systems, issues and resolutions in a clear and concise manner
12. Utilize connected data & data analytics to develop a deep understanding of the customer
What you bring along:
Skills required:
13. Strong learning agility
14. Ability to lead cross-functional teams
15. Strong systems thinking and analytical skills
16. Quality and attention to detail mindset
17. Excellent communication skills both verbally and written, with the ability to quickly understand and articulate complex issues
18. Emotional resilience to negotiate cross functional trade-offs
Skills preferred:
19. In-depth knowledge of Quality Documents (DFMEA, LFMA, and boundary diagrams)
20. Functional knowledge electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, lighting systems, etc.
21. Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model
22. Electrical D&R experience
23. Electrical testing experience
24. Knowledge of software development processes.
Experience required:
25. 3+ years of experience with vehicle electrical systems and/or features
26. Knowledge of Quality Documents (DFMEA, LFMA, and boundary diagrams)
27. Electrical Systems Engineering experience including understanding of systems engineering V model
28. Automotive electrical testing experience
Experience preferred:
29. Functional knowledge electrical module design, networking, wiring, power distribution, chassis systems, lighting systems, etc.
30. Electrical D&R experience
31. Knowledge of software development
Education required:
32. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree
Education preferred:
33. Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related degree
What we offer:
An interesting and varied role with an expanding international company, recognised for its industry expertise, company culture supporting teamwork and creativity.