Core Team Engineer for PEPS and SPAAK systems

Job Description We are looking for a Core Team Engineer to join our EHE – HWE function. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and validation of Access Sub‑System components (Passive Entry/Passive Start systems), ensuring delivery in line with quality, performance, timing, and cost objectives. You will ensure compliance with technical requirements and actively support the global function in all transversal activities related to the Access Sub‑System.

Responsibilities

Lead the definition and maintenance of technical specifications for the Access Sub‑System components (HW, SW, Mech) and ensure the development of the relevant technical documentation, including the source package

Supervise and directly support the development activities

Supervise and directly support the Access sub‑system validation activities

Report development & validation status to management and define and implement recovery plans if needed

Take care of technical/technological innovation within your area of responsibility to meet functional objectives

Develop technical standards, design methods/calculations, and the necessary documentation in your area of expertise, representing the company's reference in your discipline

Perform benchmarking, competitive analysis, technology scouting, and supplier know‑how assessment through technical investigations

Ensure the economic evaluation of costs and investments at component/system level, cost variation assessment, and control of buy investments during the entire product life cycle

Take an active part in content/archetype definition and optimization of the component/system, and meet VOC (Voice of Customer) objectives in technical specifications, overseeing the adequacy of vehicle content/performance

Work with Purchasing to develop a strategic sourcing strategy with proven suppliers who meet validation/design requirements

Be accountable for the design and performance review within your own region

Lead and execute the technical evaluation of components during the RFQ phase

Lead the technology roadmap

Perform quality assessment reviews to ensure variation/failure modes are addressed in the global BOM strategy

Guarantee conformity to internal control system rules within your responsibilities

Support product diversity definition per KPI requirements together with the Vehicle Program team and supply base

Own DFMEA, lessons learned, best practices, and other core documentation for access components

Perform issue troubleshooting and resolution, both during the development phase and the maintenance phase

Support and actively propose cost reduction ideas

Requirements

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or an equivalent scientific discipline

Minimum of 5‑8 years of experience in the same role at another automotive OEM, or as a Validation Engineer for Passive Entry/Passive Start systems at an OEM or OEM supplier

Strong knowledge of automotive E/E architectures

Ability to define test cases and test plans from requirements

Experience in ECU and system validation (HiL, bench, vehicle)

Proficiency with CANoe/CANalyzer in a validation environment

Hands‑on experience with lab/validation instruments

Knowledge of diagnostics (UDS, DTC analysis, CAN communication debugging)

Ability to perform integration and validation of supplier components

Experience in issue analysis, debugging, and root cause identification

Familiarity with test automation and scripting (Python, CAPL, etc.)

Basic automotive technical knowledge (environmental, electrical, EMC, good engineering rules, design and packaging FMEA, drawing verification, reliability)

Basic engineering knowledge of mechanical components and plastic materials (tolerances, processes, moulds, tooling, etc.)

Knowledge of major automotive suppliers' portfolios and benchmarking

Very good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Language skills: Italian and English (min. B2)

Leadership skills to lead a matrix team

Ability to communicate effectively in complex scenarios

Ability to work in a team environment, as both a team player and a task leader

Highly motivated, with a proactive attitude

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to travel in case of business needs (valid driving licence required)

Nice to have

Previous experience in project management for automotive components

Experience with Vector tools (VN, VT System); CAPL scripting is a plus

Experience Level

Middle/Senior (5‑8 years of experience).

Offer

Salary range: from €45,000 to €50,000, that will be defined depending on the level of adherence of the candidate to the job requirements

Collective Agreement: In accordance with the provisions of the Specific Collective Labour Agreement (CCSL – CNEL code: CO10), and in particular with regard to the classification within the third professional area.

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