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Lead Engineer- Height Sensor (Passenger Car)

BMW TechWorks

Job Location:

Pune - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 2 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 30 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role	Lead Engineer- Height Sensor (Passenger Car)
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About the UNIT/ Unit Overview	Digital Product Engineering
Location	Pune
Experience:	8-12
Number of openings	1
What awaits you/ Job Profile	You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing brake systems to life through precise CAD modelling Concept and engineering execution. Contribute to concept development CAD engineering packaging integration and validation of vehicle height sensing systems for passenger vehicles. Develop and maintain 3D CAD models assemblies engineering drawings and release documentation for height sensors linkages brackets and mounting systems. Support complete product development activities from concept phase through series production. Collaborate with Chassis Suspension Electronics Vehicle Dynamics Lighting Body Testing Manufacturing and Supplier Engineering teams. Ensure compliance with vehicle performance durability reliability functional safety quality weight cost and manufacturing requirements. Support prototype builds vehicle integration activities validation programs and engineering change management activities.
What should you bring along	Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering or a related field. Minimum 8-12 years of experience in automotive chassis electronics suspension systems or sensor development for passenger vehicles. Knowledge of automotive design standards engineering release processes and product development methodologies. Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development. Proactive teamwork-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a matrix environment. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. Proficiency in English additional German language skills are an advantage.
Must have technical skill	Design and development of: Suspension Height Sensors Ride Height Sensors Air Suspension Position Sensors Headlamp Leveling Sensors Adaptive Chassis Control Height Sensors Strong understanding of vehicle ride-height measurement principles. Knowledge of sensor mounting linkage mechanisms lever arm design and motion transfer systems. Understanding of front axle and rear axle height sensor applications. Experience defining sensor installation locations package clearances and operating envelopes. Understanding of sensor output characteristics and signal accuracy requirements. Experience with sensor calibration methodologies and vehicle commissioning requirements. Knowledge of sensor diagnostics and fault detection strategies. Understanding of sensor redundancy and signal plausibility concepts. Experience integrating sensors with: Suspension Components Control Units Air Suspension Compressors Electronic Damping Systems Lighting Systems Vehicle Dynamics Modules. Understanding of wheel travel jounce rebound and suspension kinematic behavior. Experience supporting package studies and digital mock-up reviews. knowledge of automotive electrical architecture. Understanding of: Sensor Signal Processing Analog and Digital Outputs LIN Communication CAN Communication Interfaces Diagnostic Requirements Experience with electronic control unit (ECU) integration. Understanding of automotive wiring harness interfaces and connector systems. Knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements for automotive electronic components. Knowledge of sensor performance validation and calibration activities. Understanding of failure mode analysis and reliability assessments. Experience with DFMEA and risk assessment methodologies. Awareness of Functional Safety concepts and ISO 26262 requirements. Support issue investigation root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Create component specifications and validation documentation. Support design reviews and technical feasibility studies. Manage engineering changes throughout the development lifecycle.
Good to have Technical skills	CATIA V5/V6 Part Design Assembly Design GSD and Drafting. Teamcenter ENOVIA or equivalent PLM systems. GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis. Automotive Sensor Development Experience. Chassis Electronics and Control Systems Knowledge. CANoe CANalyzer INCA or equivalent diagnostic tools. DFMEA DVP methodologies. Functional Safety (ISO 26262) awareness. Automotive SPICE process awareness. Root Cause Analysis 8D Six Sigma and Problem-Solving tools. Experience with Air Suspension and Adaptive Chassis Systems. Knowledge of Headlamp Auto-Leveling Systems. EV and Hybrid Vehicle Chassis Electronics Development. Supplier Management and Technical Coordination experience. Experience in global vehicle development programs.