Thermal SW application & functional integration engineer

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.

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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.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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.

Qualification

Education:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Automotive Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience- More than 8 years of professional experience in the automotive industry.

• At least 5 years of experience with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in the field of 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.

• Specific Knowledge & Competencies- Self-motivated and accountable, with strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills.

• Sound knowledge of systems engineering and software development processes, including V-Model development, ASPICE SYS, AUTOSAR, requirements engineering, software implementation, integration, and validation at component, system, and vehicle levels using CiL and HiL methodologies.

• Proficient in system and software development tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Vector toolchain (e.g., PREEvision, CANoe, CANDELA, ODX-Studio), DTS Monaco, DNG, and related automotive engineering tools.

• Strong system expertise in thermal comfort and thermal management systems, with solid knowledge of key components including HVAC units, electric compressors, heat pumps, heaters, radiators, condensers, and refrigerant circuits.

• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills, combined with intercultural competence in a global development environment.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills when working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and international partners.

• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.

• Team-oriented, highly committed, and passionate about automotive development, with the flexibility and agility to manage diverse and dynamic work packages.