Thermal SW application & functional integration engineer

Mercedes-Benz Group China Ltd.

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

Job Type Full time

Experience Senior

Posted 1 week 5 days ago

Hybrid Senior Level

To support RD China’s strategy of maximizing the local ecosystem and delivering a best-in-class thermal comfort experience for Chinese customers, the local Thermal Management team develops and localizes innovative thermal comfort and thermal management solutions for Mercedes-Benz carlines in China. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Thermal Management Expert to drive the local business growth.

EE Thermal Requirements & System Definition

Define and manage E/E-related thermal management requirements for localized vehicle programs.
Benchmark competitive HVAC and thermal systems with focus on E/E architecture, diagnostics, networking, UI, and system integration.
Specify China-specific E/E thermal functions and interfaces.
Drive alignment with System Responsibles, Module Group Speakers, OBD Coordinators, and System Integrators to ensure target achievement and customer satisfaction.

HVAC Function Development & Integration

Lead end-to-end development of thermal management E/E functions, from requirements through integration, validation, and release.
Coordinate function test strategies, test cases, and validation activities across component, system, and vehicle levels.
Collaborate with RD China, RD Germany, and cross-functional teams to ensure robust and efficient function implementation.
Own E/E release readiness for China-specific thermal functions.

Troubleshooting & Change Management

Serve as the primary interface for all thermal management-related E/E and software topics.
Lead root-cause analysis, debugging, and issue resolution together with RD Germany and RD India.
Ensure production readiness and support vehicle ramp-up activities.
Manage issue tracking, maturity reporting, hotfixes, and engineering changes throughout development and series production.

Validation & Release

Validate E/E functions through bench test, FMU, climatic wind tunnel, and road testing.
Ensure timely completion of E/E function releases according to project milestones.
Monitor field quality and drive continuous improvement from the customer perspective.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
More than 8 years of professional experience in the automotive industry.
At least 5 years of experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in HVAC, thermal management systems, or thermal software development.
Proven experience in the development, integration, validation, and release of automotive thermal comfort and thermal management systems.
Knowledge of systems engineering and software development processes, including V-Model development, ASPICE SYS, AUTOSAR, requirements engineering, software implementation, integration, and validation using CiL and HiL methodologies.
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Vector toolchain, DTS Monaco, DNG, and related automotive engineering tools.
Strong expertise in thermal comfort and thermal management systems and their key components.
Strong planning, organizational, project management, communication, stakeholder management, and intercultural skills.
Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.