Customer Application Engineer-Braking

About the Team

At ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions, we are developing next-generation braking and vehicle control systems that make commercial vehicles safer, smarter and more sustainable. As part of our growing R&D team in Jinan, you will work with experienced engineers across China and global locations to develop innovative braking functions and vehicle control systems for future mobility.

What You Can Look Forward To as a Customer Application Engineer Braking:

• Perform calibration and parameter tuning of vehicle functions and systems to achieve customer and project requirements
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into calibration strategies and parameter specifications
• Conduct vehicle and bench testing, data analysis, and validation of calibrated functions
• Optimize system performance through calibration activities, including functionality, robustness, and compliance requirements
• Support issue investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions during development and validation phases
• Collaborate with customers, system engineers, software developers, and test engineers to ensure successful calibration releases
• Prepare calibration reports and maintain calibration documentation throughout the project lifecycle

Your Profile as a Customer Application Engineer Braking:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive calibration, vehicle function development, vehicle testing or application engineering
• Hands-on experience in ECU calibration, parameter tuning, vehicle testing, and data analysis
• Strong practical experience with Vector calibration and measurement tools, especially CANape; familiarity with CANalyzer and CANoe is highly desirable
• Good understanding of vehicle communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Knowledge of brake systems, chassis systems, ADAS, vehicle dynamics, or commercial vehicle functions is preferred
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in an international and cross-functional environment
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Why you should choose ZF in China?

• Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment
• Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all
• Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us