Technical Lead - System Engineer

ZF Group · Chennai

  • Experience2–7 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelsenior
  • Posted11 Sept 2026
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About ZF Group

ZF Group is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Control theory
  • Rapid Control Prototyping
  • Automotive bus systems
  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Vector tools
  • Environmental testing
  • EMC testing
  • Electrical testing
  • FMEA
  • ISO26262
  • ASPICE
  • Steering systems
  • Vehicle dynamics

The role

A system engineer at an automotive mobility company develops steering systems and vehicle dynamics solutions using automotive bus systems, ISO26262, and Rapid Control Prototyping, while defining requirements and system architecture. The role also applies ASPICE and EMC testing to validate safety-critical vehicle systems.

Full job description

Job description:

What you can look forward to as Technical Lead – System Engineer (m/f/d):

•    Technical development of system- and safety solutions & requirements in cooperation with internal and external groups including sign-off

•    Analysis of stakeholder requirements

•    Development of system requirements

•    Development of system architecture definition and appropriate element requirements

•    Simulation, bench and truck testing for system, safety and functionalities using Rapid Control Prototyping to create and improve functional and non-functional requirements in cooperation with the Function & Controls Engineer

•    Subject matter expert for team & customers on assigned system topics ranging from non-functional requirements (e.g. vibration) via functional requirements to end-of-line specification and mission profile

•    Commissioning of systems and system calibration

•    Conceptual design of necessary vehicles, system benches and tests Support of FMEA and reliability work Your profile as Technical Lead – System Engineer (m/f/d):

•    Control theory and basics of Rapid Control Prototyping tools

•    Expert knowledge in automotive bus systems and diagnostics and respective vector tools

•    Good knowledge in environmental testing, EMC and electrical testing

•    Good knowledge FMEA, ISO26262, ASPICE

•    Expert steering system & vehicle dynamics knowledge

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Profile description:

What you can look forward to as Technical Lead – System Engineer (m/f/d):

•    Technical development of system- and safety solutions & requirements in cooperation with internal and external groups including sign-off

•    Analysis of stakeholder requirements

•    Development of system requirements

•    Development of system architecture definition and appropriate element requirements

•    Simulation, bench and truck testing for system, safety and functionalities using Rapid Control Prototyping to create and improve functional and non-functional requirements in cooperation with the Function & Controls Engineer

•    Subject matter expert for team & customers on assigned system topics ranging from non-functional requirements (e.g. vibration) via functional requirements to end-of-line specification and mission profile

•    Commissioning of systems and system calibration

•    Conceptual design of necessary vehicles, system benches and tests Support of FMEA and reliability work   Your profile as Technical Lead – System Engineer (m/f/d):

•    Control theory and basics of Rapid Control Prototyping tools

•    Expert knowledge in automotive bus systems and diagnostics and respective vector tools

•    Good knowledge in environmental testing, EMC and electrical testing

•    Good knowledge FMEA, ISO26262, ASPICE

•    Expert steering system & vehicle dynamics knowledge

Truck Drivers License