System Test Lead

Borgwarner Emissions Systems Spain SL; Kraków; On-site; PLN 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicover medical care for employee &1

Multisport card

UNIQA group insurance

Training and language courses

Job summary

BorgWarner’s Krakow center is seeking a System Test Lead for hybrid and electric vehicle programs. You will oversee V&V activities for inverters, motors, e-transmissions, and BEV systems using HIL/eDyne, coordinating cross-functional teams across locations.

The role requires 8+ years as a Systems/Software Test Engineer, leadership experience, and strong English communication. Travel within the EU is expected, with a focus on high-quality validations and audits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams.
• 8+ years of experience as a Systems/Software Test Engineer.
• Experience planning tasks at individual and team level.
• Strong presentation skills to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to develop test cases for system, integration and functional testing in ASPICE environments.
• Ability to create HIL/eDyne test plans and test cases from requirements.
• Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262 and cybersecurity standards preferred.
• Domain expertise in electric drives, transmissions, battery management, or vehicle dynamics.
• Strong intercultural and communication skills; travel within EU/international.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage Verification & Validation activities for the project.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for each release and production phases.
• Plan and coordinate system, software, and hardware tests.
• Maintain overall V&V status for the project and present updates to stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings and handle escalations.
• Own the reporting of V&V status to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare release test summaries and execute release testing.
• Ensure readiness for audits related to testing processes within the project.
• Follow the defect analysis and tracking procedures.
• Report software and hardware failures to the development team and ensure closure.
• Manage the overall budget for test equipment related to the project.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Fluent English

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics

Tools

CANoe

CANape

TraceTronic ECU-Test

LabVIEW

VeriStand

TestStand

ETAS INCA

ControlDesk NG

Plastic SCM

Bitbucket

Polarion

DOORS

JIRA

Job description

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

New Technical Center - Electrification in Krakow

At BorgWarner, we design and manufacture the systems that define the way the world moves forward. With the world’s foremost technologists, engineers, and OEMs, we’re accelerating the world’s transformation to eMobility.

Serve as the System Test Lead for hybrid and electric vehicle programs, focusing on testing and validation of key components such as inverters, motors, e-transmissions, and other BEV systems using HIL and/or eDyne . Collaborate within diverse, cross-functional product development and testing teams across multiple locations to ensure high-quality system integration and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for the project.
• Develop comprehensive test plans for each release and for production phases.
• Plan and coordinate the creation and execution of system, software, and hardware tests.
• Maintain overall V&V status for the project and present updates to all stakeholders.
• Participate in customer meetings and handle internal and external escalations.
• Own the reporting of V&V status to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare release test summaries and execute release testing for the project.
• Ensure readiness for audits related to testing processes within the project.
• Follow the established defect analysis and tracking procedures.
• Report software and hardware failures to the development team and ensure they are tracked to closure.
• Manage the overall budget for test equipment related to the project.

What we’re looking for

• Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams.
• 8+ years of experience as a Systems /Software Test Engineer.
• Experienced in planning activities for both individual tasks and team-level responsibilities.
• Skilled in presenting to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and interpret functional and design requirements to develop test cases for system, integration, and functional testing in accordance with ASPICE processes.
• Capable of creating HIL/eDyne test plans and test cases based on functional and design requirements.
• Preferred tools knowledge includes:CANoe , CANape , TraceTronic ECU-Test, NI LabVIEW, NI VeriStand , TestStand , Diagra , ETAS INCA, ControlDesk NG, and Plastic SCM/Bitbucket.
• Proficient in C and Python, with a basic understanding of MATLAB Simulink/Simscape models.
• Familiar with test methods and test management tools such as Polarion, DOORS, and JIRA.
• Knowledge of automotive standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262 (Functional Safety), and Cybersecurity standards is preferred.
• Domain expertise in electric drives, transmission systems, battery management systems, and /or vehicle dynamics is a strong asset
• Strong interpersonal skills and high intercultural competence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the EU or internationally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with global teams in an agile environment.Fluency in English is required.

What we offer

• Private Medicover medical care for the employee and their family.
• Co-financing for the sport card Multisport.
• Possibility to join the UNIQA group insurance.
• Salary adequate to skills and experience.
• Co-financing for holidays.
• Hard and soft training, language courses.

What we believe

• Inclusion: We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity: We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence: We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility: We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration: We are one BorgWarner.

Recruitment process

• CV Review - Your application and CV will be reviewed to assess your qualifications and experience in relation to the role requirements.
• Phone Interview (approximately 30 minutes) - This initial conversation is designed to discuss your background, expectations, and answer any preliminary questions.
• Technical Interview(s) (1 to 1.5 hours, one or two rounds) - Conducted in English with the manager and an additional team member, this stage focuses on evaluating your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. The interview can be held via Teams or at our office.
• Final Interview (45 minutes) - A meeting with a representative from the HR department to ensure alignment with our company culture and discuss the next steps. This interview might also take place via Teams or at our office.