Resident Engineer (mfd)

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA!
At Clarios were powering today into tomorrow.

Your contribution:

Support of Clarios and our customers during the battery system development and vehicle integration according to Clarios product development process

Key Responsibilities :

• Technical interface to the customer:

  • for providing remote or on-site technical support during battery integration testing and production failures

  • for customer battery lab- and vehicle integration and testing.

  • to analyze battery failures or integration issues

  • to lead and track resolution of issues reported from customer battery integration testing and field failures

• Internal technical interface to the quality department:

  • Lead of failure analysis and battery tear down to support the 4D/8D process

• Preparation execution and documentation of technical reviews according to Clarios product development process.

• Support the product engineering team:

  • Analysis and detail clarification of customer specifications

  • Definition of Integration Tests according to the V-model

  • Test analysis and preparation of test reports

  • Preparation of Test schedule

  • Support of DFMEA

  • Participation and reporting in the product engineering development teams (SDT/EDT)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience

or Technical Masters degree (thesis track or equivalent) in related field with some industry experience preferably in Automotive

• Working knowledge and/or trained in PPAP FMEA Requirements Analysis and System Integration

• Proficient in using CAN tools e. g.:

  • Analysis of ECU measurement data

  • Software updates via CAN flashing

• Experienced in embedded systems and software preferred for automotive applications and electrical/electronic components

• Experienced in analysis of test data and root cause analysis

• Knowledge of battery technology is preferred

• Profound professional experience in the automotive industry

• Minimum 3 years of experience in customer support for complex technical products

  • Diplomatic but technically clear way of communication

  • Personable and customer-centric attitude; confident obliging and binding way of communication

  • Business-fluent in German and English languages

Your benefits: What we offer you

As a technology leader with strong brands (i.e. VARTA and OPTIMA) Clarios notably lives on the creativity capability and satisfaction of its employees. Therefore we offer people with drive and power many good reasons to join us:

• Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse international future-oriented environment with strong commitment to integrity values social engagement and sustainability.

• Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via our flexible working hours model and combine your professional and private life even better according to our above average number of vacation days mobile work policy and company kindergarten.

• A competitive remuneration package including additional payments as well as company pension scheme.

• Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers such as fitness center physiotherapist modern office environment healthy canteen team and company events or hobby clubs.

• Stay fit whilst at the same time positively contributing to our environment: Lease your company bike.

• Our well-advanced onboarding process and buddy program supports you to quickly grow into the position and team. By using the offering in our Learning Academy LinkedIn Learning and EMEA Mentoring Program you will be able to further grow professionally and personally.

• Last but not least we support you in relocating and finding an apartment in your work location if applicable and depending on individual factors.

Do you want to learn more about the position and our EMEA region Check out our regional page and get in touch with our recruiting team.

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About Clarios:

Clarios is the global leader in advanced low-voltage battery technologies for mobility. Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today. With around 18000 employees in over 100 countries we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners and reliability safety and comfort to everyday lives. We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry. We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable and we recycle 8000 batteries an hour in our network. You can find more information here (PDF).

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