HMI Engineering Lead
About The Position
We are seeking an engineering lead to shape the future Driver Experience domain for Daimler Truck and its brands. You will lead the global ECU development of one of our new Daimler Truck HMI ECUs (Instrument Cluster). In collaboration with our global team, you will drive robust, scalable, and future-proof solutions for all Daimler Truck brands. You will steer and organize all engineering activities and will be working on all phases of the product from the first iteration to SOP readiness. The Driver Experience team focuses on digital on-truck solutions and works hand in hand with design, engineering, and product strategy teams globally. We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a focus in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field with 5-7 years of relevant experience
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, including scheduling, risk management, quality standards
- Extensive experience of Daimler Truck development processes and standards from early project planning to production readiness
- Experience in automotive software development (instrument clusters, infotainment, or similar domains)
- Experience with automotive development processes, agile methodologies, and tools, preferably with Daimler Truck
- Expertise in software development
- Ability to translate high-level requirements into a tangible plan
- Strong leadership and communication skills to guide cross-functional teams globally
- Skilled in stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, and cross-functional coordination
- Strong analytical and logical thinking, with excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented, reliable, pro-active and self-motivated
- Ability to work effectively in an environment of ambiguity and ongoing change
- Positive and collaborative attitude
Nice To Haves
- Proven track record of leading large-scale automotive software programs
- PMP or similar project management certification
- Familiarity with UX principles and advanced graphics rendering for automotive displays
- Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring engineers and managing stakeholder expectations
- Ability to influence executive-level decisions and manage global supplier relationships
- German language skills
- Experience with systems engineering
Responsibilities
- Organize and oversee all development activities of one of our new Daimler Truck HMI ECUs (Instrument Cluster) across all relevant vehicle projects globally
- Ensure the success of the project
- Act as the engineering project lead, ensuring alignment between global, internal and external partners and stakeholders (e.g. suppliers, vehicle project, development team)
- Define and maintain project timelines and technical milestones
- Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with automotive standards
- Support the development and documentation of feature and technical concepts
- Oversee change management
- Create documentation, reports, presentations
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
