Senior Application Engineer - Commercial Vehicles

MathWorks; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexibility between office and home

Growth and development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering software company is seeking an application engineer to work within the commercial vehicle sector from their office in Munich. The role focuses on guiding manufacturers in adopting Model-Based Design and advanced analytics using MATLAB and Simulink. You will influence product direction, build technical partnerships, and support customer initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in automotive engineering or related fields. A passion for customer success is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 10 years of professional work experience or equivalent.
• Strong experience in automotive or commercial vehicle engineering.
• Deep proficiency with MATLAB & Simulink or equivalent tools.

Aufgaben

• Guide implementation of best practices in Model‑Based Design and system simulation.
• Develop long-term technical relationships across engineering teams.
• Collaborate with development teams to represent customer needs.

Kenntnisse

Embedded controls

Powertrain development

Electrification

ADAS/AD

Model-based workflows

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Summary MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

Drive Innovation with MATLAB & Simulink in the Global Truck Industry

Are you passionate about accelerating engineering innovation in the commercial vehicle sector? Do you enjoy working closely with world‑class engineering teams to help them design safer, smarter, and more efficient trucks? MathWorks is seeking an application engineer to partner with Europe\'s leading influential commercial vehicle manufacturers. In this customer‑facing role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor and visionary, guiding these industry leaders as they adopt and scale Model‑Based Design, simulation‑driven development, and advanced analytics using MATLAB® and Simulink®. Your expertise will shape next‑generation powertrain, ADAS/AD systems, electric and hydrogen vehicle development, and connected vehicle engineering.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Shape the future of commercial mobility by supporting the development of electric trucks, hydrogen drivetrains, advanced safety systems, and connected fleet technologies.
• Influence engineering at scale across global commercial OEM leaders.
• Gain broad technical exposure—from embedded controllers to high‑fidelity simulation, machine learning, thermal/electrical modeling, automated driving, and more.
• Grow in both technical and strategic leadership, working on programs that directly impact real‑world transportation.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

As an application engineer focusing on commercial vehicles, you will:

• Guide Adoption and Support the Growth of MATLAB & Simulink
  • Lead and support implementation of best practices in Model‑Based Design, system simulation, embedded controls development, and verification/validation workflows.
  • Support customers in modernizing and scaling development processes, including model architectures, large‑scale simulation, and integration into enterprise toolchains.
  • Drive successful deployment and adoption of MathWorks technologies across departments and programs.
• Build High-Impact Technical Partnerships
  • Develop long‑term technical relationships across engineering, R&D, simulation, validation, and software development teams.
  • Understand customer workflows, technical strategies, and business priorities—from electrification to autonomous driving.
  • Identify strategic opportunities where MathWorks solutions can accelerate innovation and engineering efficiency.
• Influence Product Direction
  • Collaborate with MathWorks development teams to represent commercial customer needs and industry trends—including functional safety (ISO 26262), AUTOSAR workflows, vehicle energy management, service-oriented architecture, and fleet connectivity.
  • Participate in roadmap discussions and advocate for new product capabilities that support the commercial vehicle domain.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely across Application Engineering, Consulting, Training, Sales and Marketing to execute cohesive account strategies.
  • Coordinate, engage and deliver technical engagements, workshops, and executive‑level technical sessions.
  • Ensure alignment and support for key customer programs over the entire product lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor\'s degree and 10 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong experience in automotive or commercial vehicle engineering—such as embedded controls, powertrain development, electrification, ADAS/AD, system modeling, or simulation.
• Deep proficiency with MATLAB & Simulink, or strong background in comparable tools & model-based workflows.
• Ability to engage with engineering leadership, understand complex technical challenges, and communicate solutions effectively.
• Passion for customer success and long-term technical partnership building.
• Experience working with large OEMs or Tier‑1 suppliers is a plus.