System Engineer - Automotive Sector

Médiane Système; Limburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or public transport mobility

DKV health insurance

Group insurance

Meal vouchers

Eco-vouchers

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking a System Engineer to bridge vehicle requirements with transmission subsystem design. You will define, analyze, and optimize transmission behavior focusing on energy efficiency, drivability, and mission-based performance, coordinating with architects, hardware, controls, calibration, and validation teams.

Join a multinational team delivering next-generation hybrid transmission platforms, with strong R&D capabilities and a focus on sustainability, performance, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Automotive, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5+ years in transmission system development.
• Strong data-driven mindset and analytical skills.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and data analysis.
• Knowledge of Polarion and requirements management.

Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and verify system-level requirements for transmission efficiency and performance.
• Develop mission profiles representing real-world usage.
• Perform energy flow analysis and loss breakdowns at transmission/subsystem levels.
• Support trade-offs between mechanical architecture, control strategies, and efficiency targets.
• Build and use system-level simulation models to predict performance.
• Correlate simulation results with tests to improve model accuracy.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Controls, Calibration, Testing & Validation teams.
• Define and support characterization tests (clutches, bearings, drag losses).
• Contribute to design reviews, DFMEA activities, and validation strategies.
• Develop next-generation transmission concepts.
• Execute benchmark analyses of competitor systems.

Skills

Data-driven mindset

MATLAB/Simulink

Data analysis

System-level thinking

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Polarion

Job description

Médiane Benelux: Career Booster! Since 2017, and with over 35 years of experience in France and Italy, Médiane Benelux is an engineering company specializing in software, electronics, and cybersecurity across key sectors such as Railways, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Aerospace, Space, Telecoms, Industry, and Defense.

What We Offer

• IT consulting and strategy
• Digital transformation and IoT solutions
• Project management and process optimization

As specialists in electronics, development, and embedded systems design, we operate from sensor to cloud.

Why choose Médiane Benelux?

• Human-sized company: Promotes teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and stimulating environment
• Sharp technical expertise and tailored solutions for each sector
• Talent support: Personalized follow-up, continuous training, and skill development for our employees
• Custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client
• Culture of innovation: Participation in innovative and varied projects
• Ecovadis Gold certification: Commitment to equality, well-being, and responsibility
• Human values: Commitment, Respect, Trust, Listening
• "Happy at Work" and "Happy Clients" labels by Choose my Company: A fulfilling work environment and optimal client satisfaction

Job Description

Our client is a leading player in the automotive sector, specialized in the development and production of advanced hybrid and conventional transmission systems. With strong R&D capabilities, state‑of‑the‑art test facilities, and a solid industrial footprint, the company plays a key role in shaping next‑generation electrified drivetrains focused on performance, efficiency, and CO₂ reduction.

Your Role

As a System Engineer, you will act as the link between vehicle‑level requirements and transmission subsystem design. Your mission is to define, analyze, and optimize transmission behavior with a focus on energy efficiency, drivability, and mission‑based performance. You will work closely with system architects, hardware, controls, calibration, and validation teams, contributing directly to current and next‑generation hybrid transmission platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, maintain, and verify system‑level requirements related to transmission efficiency and performance across vehicle segments, markets, and drive cycles
• Develop mission profiles representing real‑world usage (standardized and customer‑specific duty cycles)
• Perform energy flow analysis and loss breakdowns at transmission and subsystem levels
• Support design trade‑offs between mechanical architecture, control strategies, and efficiency targets
• Build and use system‑level simulation models to predict performance under various mission profiles and load conditions
• Correlate simulation results with vehicle tests, subsystem validation, and end‑of‑line data to improve model accuracy
• Collaborate with Hardware, Controls, Calibration, Testing & Validation teams to ensure system targets are met
• Define and support characterization tests (clutches, bearings, drag losses, etc.)
• Contribute to design reviews, DFMEA activities, and validation strategies
• Participate in the development of next‑generation transmission concepts
• Execute benchmark analyses of competitor transmission systems to identify best practices and innovation opportunities

Your Profile / Requirements

• Master's degree in Automotive, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transmission system development, ideally with a focus on efficiency or testing
• Strong data‑driven mindset and analytical approach
• Hands‑on experience with simulation tools (Matlab/Simulink, or equivalent)
• Experience in data acquisition and analysis
• Solid understanding of transmission architectures, loss mechanisms, and energy flow analysis
• Strong problem‑solving skills and system‑level thinking
• Comfortable working in multidisciplinary, international teams
• Knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion)

Why Join

• Work on high‑impact projects in the automotive sector
• Collaborate with international, multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunity to contribute to next‑generation hybrid transmission systems
• Develop

Benefits

• Attractive salary package, additional statutory leave days, mobility package (car or public transport subscription), DKV health insurance, group insurance, meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, etc