Systems Engineer

Req ID 41619 | Auburn Hills, United States

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

The System Engineer will be responsible for creating a fault-free system requirement specifications and architectures, as well as delivering a consistent set of work products as an input to the work of all other engineering parties, working closely with Commercial Vehicle Solutions customers to achieve goals and ensure customer requirements are met. 

Responsibilities:

• Elicit technical customer (internal / external) requirements

• Regularly align with customer (internal / external) for requirements clarification

• Specify technical system requirements derived from customer (internal / external) requirements

• Design, plan and track system architecture

• Create system specifications based on system requirements

• Formulates Safety Goals, Functional and Technical Safety Concepts according ISO26262 (if applicable)

• Formulate product variants and product configuration strategies

• Create product variants and product configuration plans and tables

• Support development of system verification strategies

• Support creation of test plans and test specifications

• Integrate system components and perform tests of system interfaces (hint: ENG9 responsibility)

• Create documentation for prototype releases and series production

• Support for process improvement, inspections, sharing learning etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or master degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent education

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant engineering practices preferably in the automotive industry

• Master practitioner in formulating requirements

• Good understanding of the requirement of ISO26262 (if applicable)

• Competent and experienced in using modern tools and techniques for requirements management, system architecture and design

• Basic knowledge in model based development and simulation

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• A Hybrid Work Schedule 
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Be part of our ZF team as Systems Engineer and apply now!

Contact: gabriela.palacio@zf.com 

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT: 
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice. 

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility. 

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran