Electrical Component Engineer – 12V Battery Systems

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in automotive component development, preferably with battery systems, 12V systems, or electromechanical components.
• Strong experience in 12V automotive systems, including components such as 12V batteries, alternators, 12V BSG (Belt Starter Generator), and related electrical components.
• Strong knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and electromechanical technologies.
• Solid understanding of automotive E/E architecture, EMC, FMEA, and packaging constraints.
• Experience with automotive component design, development, validation processes, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with quality tools, methodologies, and customer claim management.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and technical documentation.

• In-depth understanding of the assigned component family, including both mechanical and electronic/regulator aspects.
• Experience in component ownership, technical development, and release activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with component release processes, including design reviews, validation sign-off, and production readiness.
• Strong automotive technical background, including:
• 12V electrical systems and components
• Mechanical requirements
• Vehicle electrical/electronic architecture
• Design FMEA (DFMEA)
• Technical drawing review and validation
• Packaging constraints and integration requirements

• Experience with DVPR (Design Verification Plan & Report) activities, including validation planning, execution, and documentation.
• Ability to support validation activities and ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
• Strong experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, identify failure modes, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience supporting production quality improvements and customer claim resolution.

• Experience managing and collaborating with…