To support RD China’s strategy of maximizing the local ecosystem and delivering a best-in-class thermal comfort experience for Chinese customers, the local Thermal Management team develops and localizes innovative thermal comfort and thermal management solutions for Mercedes-Benz carlines in China. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Thermal Management Expert to drive the local business growth.
Key Responsibilities1. Thermal Requirements Definition & Management
- Perform competitive benchmarking of thermal management and HVAC systems in the Chinese market.
- Define, analyze, and manage vehicle thermal comfort requirements together with project, marketing, and sales stakeholders.
- Specify China-specific thermal comfort functions and features, such as multi-zone climate control, pre-conditioning, HMI/UI concepts, and air distribution solutions.
- Collaborate closely with System Managers, E/E System Representatives, Module Group Representatives, and System Integrators to ensure target achievement, project alignment, and customer satisfaction.
2. Function Development & Software Application
- Execute V-model-based development activities in cooperation with hardware and software teams in RD China and RD Germany.
- Take end-to-end ownership of China-specific thermal comfort software functions, including requirement engineering, modeling, implementation, validation, calibration, and release.
- Utilize MiL, SiL, and HiL methodologies to ensure software robustness, efficiency, and quality.
- Conduct software application and system calibration across various vehicle operating and environmental conditions.
3. Troubleshooting & Change Management
- Act as the primary interface for thermal comfort-related software topics and issue resolution.
- Lead root-cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging activities in collaboration with global development teams.
- Ensure correct software releases and version management for localized vehicle programs.
- Track, manage, and transparently report issues and project risks to stakeholders and management.
- Coordinate hotfixes and engineering changes throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
4. System Validation & Release
- Plan and conduct vehicle- and system-level validation activities, including climatic wind tunnel testing and road testing.
- Lead China-specific system and malfunction analyses with cross-functional teams.
- Drive the development and validation of China-specific thermal comfort components and functions.
- Ensure timely completion of function and system releases according to project milestones.
- Monitor field quality and customer satisfaction, and manage series changes through interdisciplinary and agile collaboration.
5. General
- Support localization and development activities from concept phase through production ramp-up.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of thermal comfort products, processes, and technologies.
- Complete additional tasks and assignments as requested by management.
