Powernet Component & Network Engineer

Job Description

1. Powernet responsibility

Take technical responsibility for vehicle low-voltage powernet functions across requirement clarification, system integration, validation, and issue handling.

Analyze and derive system requirements for 12V powernet functions and support architecture-aware clarification of system behavior.

Plan, support, and evaluate powernet testing at vehicle, bench, and system level.

Support release preparation and technical documentation according to project milestones.

2. MGS/MGC responsibility

Act as module-group speaker/coordinator for the relevant powernet scope and coordinate topics across project management, line functions, integration teams, and suppliers.

Clarify and steer cost, maturity, timing, and technical-concept topics for the module-group scope.

Prepare decision-ready proposals, tradeoff analyses, and escalation inputs for target deviations and concept alternatives.

3. Component localization responsibility

Support localization of 12V powernet-related components for local vehicle projects.

Coordinate technical topics with suppliers, local teams, and global counterparts regarding component behavior, maturity, feasibility, and implementation constraints.

Clarify component-level interfaces and support evaluation of impacts on system behavior, validation, and release readiness.

4. Network development and troubleshooting responsibility

Take technical responsibility for China-relevant network topics that can be implemented in GRC/RDVM or local CN development, including adaptation, integration, validation, and issue handling.

Clarify and further develop network architecture, communication requirements, signal paths, wake-up and sleep behavior, and network-management concepts in alignment with affected systems and stakeholders.

Coordinate implementation and validation of network-related hardware and software topics at ECU, bench, and vehicle level together with local teams, Germany counterparts, and suppliers, including AUTOSAR-related communication interfaces where applicable.

Analyze communication-, signal-, and topology-related issues for Ethernet, CAN FD, LIN, and FlexRay networks and support derivation of corrective actions and release recommendations.

Support local documentation, release preparation, and first-level technical clarification for network-related changes and incidents.

5. Cross-functional collaboration

Provide technical support for stakeholders such as testing, production, quality, aftersales, and vehicle integration.

Ensure regular information exchange and know-how transfer with counterparts in Germany and support local implementation where required.

Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution and support interface clarification between powernet functions, ECUs, components, and related systems.

Qualifications

1. Education

University degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or similar.

2. Experience

First experience in the automotive industry or 2-3 years of work experience at OEMs or suppliers.

2-3 years of experience in overall vehicle EE system development, integration, testing, troubleshooting, or communication-network development.

Strong preference for hands-on background in communication-network development, network architecture definition, cross-ECU interface clarification, and AUTOSAR-based communication development in vehicle EE projects.

Experience with low-voltage powernet system responsibility, network-management issue handling, network implementation coordination, or overall vehicle EE integration is preferred.

Experience with module coordination, component development, localization, China-specific implementation topics, or cross-functional issue handling is preferred.

3. Specific Knowledge

Good understanding of vehicle low-voltage powernet system behavior, including energy management, load management, and system interaction.

Good understanding of module-level target coordination, technical tradeoff clarification, and cost-feasibility alignment in vehicle development projects.

Strong understanding of vehicle EE networking architecture, network management, signal communication, wake-up and sleep behavior, ECU interface dependencies, and network implementation and validation at ECU and vehicle level.

Good understanding of vehicle communication protocols including automotive Ethernet, CAN FD, LIN, and FlexRay, as well as AUTOSAR communication concepts, architecture, interfaces, and communication-stack dependencies; practical project experience is preferred.

Proficiency in Vector CANoe and CANape for simulation, measurement, and analysis; Simulink and CAPL are a plus.

Experience with vehicle-level EE system testing and analysis; cluster HIL experience is a plus.

Experience with vehicle diagnostic tools such as DTS9 or equivalent tools.

Capability to analyze requirements, specifications, test cases, and system behavior in a structured and evidence-based way.

Strong planning, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Intercultural competence and communication skills with stakeholders on different hierarchy levels.

4. Language

Chinese native speaker or equivalent fluency.

Fluent English, written and spoken.

German is a plus.

5. Other Requirements

Self-driven team player with strong ownership in technical issue solving.

Willingness to travel inside China and abroad to prepare and support launches at joint ventures and suppliers.

Valid Chinese driving license with at least 2 years of driving experience.