Principal Engineer - Steering Systems (EPS/SbW) Function Design and Tuning

As Principal Engineer in the Automotive Engineering Lab, you lead development and tuning of steering and steer-by-wire systems for next‑gen, highly automated vehicles. You’ll craft control strategies, ensure system robustness, and integrate steering with vehicle dynamics controllers. You’ll work with a global R&D team, contribute to safety and cybersecurity alignment, and shape the driver experience through steering feel and HMI. This role offers international collaboration, cutting‑edge modeling tools, and opportunities to influence future vehicle architectures.

• healthy meals in company canteen
• broad range of training opportunities
• language courses in German and Mandarin
• international team with diverse backgrounds
• self-responsible work in a motivated environment

• Research, design and tune steering features to deliver refined steering feel and driving experience
• Integrate steering/ SbW with vehicle dynamics controllers (brake, ADS/ADAS, VDC)
• Conduct vehicle-level testing and calibration to validate performance and robustness
• Model and verify system performance using Vector tools Canape, Canoe, dSpace, Matlab-Simulink
• Support functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity compliance for SbW systems
• Contribute to HMI strategy for natural driver interaction with digital steering

• 6+ years of experience in developing control systems for Steering and/or SbW or related chassis systems
• Deep knowledge of vehicle dynamics, kinematics, and control theory
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying control algorithms for Steering/SbW or autonomous driving
• Master’s or higher degree in Automotive Engineering Control Systems or related field with focus on steering systems
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to work in an international team
• Willingness to travel to China (~20%)

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deliverables
• Enthusiasm for international teamwork
• Steering systems and SbW control
• Vehicle dynamics and kinematics
• Control algorithms for steering and autonomous driving