Battery E/E System & Hardware Engineer

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd.

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd., Beijing (Hybrid)

Job Type Full-time

Experience Senior

Posted 3 weeks 4 days ago

Hybrid Senior Level

Objective of job

The Battery E/E System & Hardware position at Mercedes-Benz RD China is looking for a highly functioning, dedicated, and versatile E/E system senior engineer who can lead sophisticated projects and develop products that fulfil targets and comply with market regulations.

Tasks

Create specifications for future-generation HV battery E/E systems and components, including BMS, BDU, and E/E connections; clarify requirements; develop localization concepts; and conduct battery- and vehicle-level E/E and functional verification.
Develop and verify functions including voltage, temperature, and current sensing, TP detection, precharge, isolation detection, EMC, LVPN, and HVPN.
Manage HV battery E/E system and component incidents after SOP, including root-cause analysis, countermeasure definition, validation, release, and implementation.
Lead E/E defect management by maintaining defect overviews, steering root-cause analysis, coordinating fix timing, and reporting to management using methods such as 8D and fishbone analysis.
Manage dependencies between major stakeholders, including drivetrain and car-line teams, and deliver measurable outcomes aligned with project milestones.
Steer global internal and external project teams to develop and localize HV battery E/E systems according to specifications, including report preparation and presentations.
Coordinate central HV battery E/E technical topics.
Manage timelines, stakeholders, lessons learned, risks, budgets, and expenses for responsible projects.
Network and cooperate extensively with corresponding departments in Germany and the RD China organization.
Monitor future HV battery technology development, especially E/E and algorithms, and benchmark competitor HV battery E/E systems.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or an equivalent field.

Experience: 5+ years of OEM or supplier experience in high-voltage battery E/E system and hardware development, localization, and lifecycle management. Strong global project experience is preferred.

Specific knowledge:

Profound knowledge and practical development experience in automotive high-voltage battery E/E systems.
BMS development experience preferred.
Strong experience in concept design and failure analysis.
Experience with automotive industry-standard development processes.
Experience with E/E components such as contactors, pyrofuses, CSM, and IMD; powertrain and vehicle testing; and E/E validation standards including EMC, LVPN, and HVPN.
Experience with Vector or ETAS CAN tools and modern project management and failure management tools such as Confluence and Jira is desirable.
High-voltage qualification as an electrical specialist or a comparable qualification is preferred.
Clear and effective communication skills, collaborative problem-solving ability, and the ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
Ability to work in teams with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Passion for the work and strong ability to handle pressure and challenges.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Fluency in written and spoken English; German is beneficial.
Practical driving experience is beneficial.