Senior Hardware Engineer - LIDAR Mechatronics - ADAS & AD (m / f / d)

At CARIAD, we're bundling and further expanding the Volkswagen Group's software expertise. We’re uniting over 6,500 global experts to build a scalable technology stack, including a software platform, unified electronic architecture, and reliable connection to the automotive cloud. Our CARIDIANS are developing vehicle functions such as driver assistance systems, a next-generation infotainment platform, power electronics and charging technology, and digital services in and around the vehicle.

Our software can already be found in Volkswagen ID. models and will soon power Audi and Porsche vehicles with the E3 1.2 platform in 2024.

It's no easy task, but with experts like you, we can shape the future of mobility. Join us at CARIAD and be part of this exciting journey!

YOUR TEAM

Our team is building up the Sensor Development Department for the next generation of autonomous driving systems. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across different locations and departments. The Senior Hardware Engineer will play a critical role in the LIDAR project and will be the trusted partner for all related topics.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Responsibility for the overall mechatronic setup of the LIDAR with respect to sensor performance, reliability, and durability.
2. Development of detailed integration and heat dissipation concepts.
3. Review of the production processes with respect to repeatability, durability, and necessary measures for meeting the sensor performance requirements.
4. Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, validation reports, and manufacturing guidelines.
5. Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains in hardware design, testing, and validation methodologies.

WHO YOU ARE

1. Degree in Optoelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar fields of study.
2. Proven experience as a Hardware Engineer working with LIDAR technology, preferably in the automotive industry or related fields.
3. Excellent knowledge of LIDAR technologies and qualification of the hardware and point cloud, particularly in the automotive industry.
4. Strong knowledge of automotive electronics, hardware design principles, and embedded systems.
5. Strong knowledge in optics and industrialization.
6. Good understanding of production methods and analytical methods.

NICE TO KNOW

1. Remote work options.
2. Temporary work from abroad in selected countries.
3. Flextime / optional working hours.
4. Company pension plan.
5. Sabbatical option up to 6 months.
6. 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave.
7. Possibility for VW Group car leasing.
8. If you have further questions about the candidate journey at CARIAD, please contact us.