ESP Function Development and Test Engineer

Objectives:

Being an ESP Function Development Engineer at Mercedes-Benz, you will have the chance to work on a wide span of responsibilities:

Function owner of brake control system.

• Own specific BCS functions, e.g. ABS, ESC, TCS, VDC, being involved for the full development cycle of the system
• Lead function integration and migration from standalone chassis ECUs to chassis domain controllers
• Lead concept definition of BCS functions
• Lead requirement engineering incl. China specific requirement identification, requirement break down, traceability in system, function architecture definition, etc.
• Define and manage functional allocation, system boundaries, interfaces and dependencies across BCS, EPS, suspension, ADAS, powertrain and vehicle motion control
• Support system and software architecture definition for chassis domain control including AUTOSAR, communication, diagnostics, functional safety, cybersecurity and update concepts
• Steer supplier for function development
• Define function validation strategy, review test results and ensure function readiness
• Lead issue resolution of functions incl. root cause analysis, countermeasure development, countermeasure validation and releases etc.
• Ensure continuous improvements, high performance, and robust issue resolution for all module functions, both before and after product launch.
• Support BCS component development in China in the Chassis Team
• Technical support to Joint Venture BBAC RD
• Working together with Field Quality organization on Chinese market issues

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master degree or above, major in electrical engineering, computer engineering, information engineering, embedded systems, automotive engineering or a related engineering field

Experience:

• Profound Chassis Systems (EPS, ESP etc.) Function/SW/HW design, testing and release knowledge at OEMs or Tier1 suppliers
• Hands-on experience in at least one chassis domain controller or centralized vehicle control project, covering system architecture, function integration, software integration, testing or release

Specific Knowledge:

• Proficient in automotive brake control systems, processes, standards, and toolchains; have an in-depth understanding and insights into the development trends of automotive products and technologies
• Good understanding of chassis domain controller architecture, vehicle motion control and the interaction among braking, steering, suspension, powertrain and ADAS functions
• Strong technical know-how on cross domain vehicle network communication protocols
• Good understanding on Automotive AUTOSAR architecture
• Vector diagnosis software knowledge (CANoe, CANape, CANalyzer)
• Willingness to travel inside China and abroad to prepare and support launches and issue solving at suppliers
• Strong ownership and high motivation to solve difficult problems with cross-function team
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Good intercultural competence and communication skills with various hierarchy levels
• High commitment for automobiles and agility in diversified working packages
• Strong teamwork spirit, willing to share, able to self-motivate, and influences the team with a positive, hardworking, and optimistic attitude
• Chinese native speaker with fluent English language skills, German is a plus
• Adequate driving skills. MB or other OEM’s internal driving qualification for high-level dynamic driving testing preferred