Sound Component Engineer

Objective

1. Lead sound component development in China within the Body Electrical Integration, Sound, NVH & Aero team, including development according to the Mercedes-Benz Development System, co-creation with RD Germany and local partners, release of drawings and 3D models, identification of China-specific requirements, and ownership of open source localization.
2. Provide technical support to BBAC RD, including engineering change implementation throughout the product lifecycle and technical support for production engineering issues.

Tasks

• Develop and release sound component drawings and 3D models with suppliers, including engineering change documentation.
• Conduct component- and system-level testing and release.
• Support localized components for locally produced Mercedes-Benz vehicles throughout their lifecycle.
• Act as the interface between the joint venture plant and RD Germany to analyze and solve series-production engineering issues.
• Work with Field Quality to ensure Chinese-market issues are reported, analyzed, and resolved.

Qualifications

• University degree in mechanical automotive engineering, audio or sound engineering, electrical, acoustical or electroacoustic engineering, or a similar qualification.
• Suitable for graduates with initial automotive experience, such as internships, or candidates with at least 2–3 years of OEM or supplier experience.
• Knowledge of sound-system component development, system development and tuning, EE architecture, active noise cancellation, and the Chinese automotive sound-supplier landscape.
• Experience with electroacoustic components such as loudspeakers, AVAS, microphones, and amplifiers, including supplier development, validation, integration, issue management, industrialization, quality, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CAx tools such as Siemens NX.
• Willingness to travel within China and abroad.
• Native Chinese and fluent English are mandatory; German is an advantage.
• Good driving skills and preferably overseas study or work experience.

Benefits

• Possible hybrid work and flextime
• Health benefits and in-house doctor
• Mobility offers and employee discounts
• Employee events, parking, public transport, and canteen or café
• Barrier-free workplace

Contact

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd., 8 Boxing Road, 100176 Beijing. Contact: Rongrong Guo, rongrong.guo@mercedes-benz.com.