Senior Project Manager - Automotive

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Experience in Presales and/or delivery of project proposals that encompass Technical RFQ requirements, Site preparation & supplier definition and planning.
• Demonstrated ownership, management and accountability projects in customer facing role.
• Self-motivated, structured, organized, proactive, and professional.
• Capable to evaluate & manage external contractors, prepare pricing, work breakdowns.
• Manage the communication with different stakeholders related to planning, scheduling, design for new installation of Keysight EV systems at customer sites.
• Demonstrated Project delivery timeline planning and design.
• Excellent communicator in both written / verbal, in English and German language.

Typical customer applications are in Power Electronics, High Voltage, High Current E-Mobility areas:

• R&D Battery Pack, Battery Module and Cell Testing
• Electric car - On board Charger
• Charging Infrastructure Test and deployment

Qualifications

• Bachelors/ Masters Degree or University Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or Equivalent).
• Solid relevant experience in Electrical, Industrial application areas.
• Capable to manage Project definition, deployment, Site preparation & supply requirement definition and planning.
• Fluency in German (B2 and above) is required.
• Communication in English and capable to work with colleagues across multiple disciplines/regions.
• Knowledge and proven experience of requirements to manage aspects of Safety, Electrical /Facility connectivity, and 3rd party wiring plans for EV equipment installation.
• Knowledge of 3rd party and remote terminal connectivity required to monitor temperature, gas and associated safety aspects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of battery technology, EV testing standards, electric vehicle energy storage systems, charging systems and power delivery are an advantage.
• Technical competence of 3rd party equipment used in EV Testing (coolant conditioners, climatic chambers, data acquisition, power switches, electrical load).
• Experience with software or layout design tools such as Eplan, Adobe is advantageous.