Senior System Engineer - System Functions

BorgWarner

Bascharage, Luxembourg

The PowerDrive Systems business unit is responsible to deliver hybrid and full electric vehicle solutions to customers. The Senior System Engineer -System Functions is a recognized technical expert responsible for the customer communication, system concept development and coordination between development competencies of complex power electronic inverter systems, ensuring system-level robustness and contributing to technical excellence across projects. This role entails substantial responsibility for development of system functions, defects analysis and troubleshooting, technical decision-making and cross-functional coordination and customer interaction.

Key responsibilities

Own the development and delivery of assigned system functions for HV inverter and electrified powertrain throughout the product lifecycle;
Develop robust system concepts and requirements considering quality, performance, cost, timing, and customer expectations;
Lead technical discussions with customers and cross-functional teams, acting as the technical focal point for assigned functions;
Drive teams for different competencies Hardware, Software, Calibration, Safety, and Test teams;
Perform root cause analysis and define effective system-level solutions for technical issues and defects;
Support Functional Safety activities, including Technical Safety Concepts, SFMEA, and FTA in accordance with ISO 26262;
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project teams;
Report technical status, risks, and mitigation plans to engineering and project management;
Participate in customer meetings, vehicle testing activities, and travel as required (up to 15%).

Expected Qualification and experience

Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field;
Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive system development, preferably in HV Inverters, Power Electronics, or Electrified Powertrain Systems;
Strong expertise in HV inverter functions, motor control strategies, and electric propulsion systems;
Solid Systems Engineering background, including requirements development, architecture, integration, verification, and validation;
Proven technical leadership, ownership, and ability to drive complex technical topics to successful completion;
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills;
Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety and High Voltage (HV) Safety requirements;
Experience working directly with automotive customers and managing technical stakeholder discussions;
Excellent communication skills in English; German is desirable;
Experience with Polarion, JIRA, Enterprise Architect, and MATLAB/Simulink is beneficial;
Customer-focused mindset with a strong sense of accountability, ownership, and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions;
Ability to influence, align, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple disciplines, organizations, and global locations;
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global automotive development environment;
Strong quality mindset and commitment to product safety, and ongoing professional development.