Lead, Automotive Connected Vehicle Projects

Technica Engineering GmbH; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Technica Engineering Inc. in the US is seeking a Project Lead to join our automotive team in Mountain View. You will manage BMW and other device OEM projects, coordinating cross-domain efforts across Digital Key, Infotainment, Connectivity, and Entertainment.

Lead a small test-engineer team, interface with customers and partners, and drive delivery with clear communication, planning, and risk management. This is a permanent direct-hire position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience in project-based, test, validation, or systems roles.
• Prior experience coordinating or leading engineers or small technical teams.
• Strong communication skills and a structured, ownership-driven mindset.
• Technical background in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Existing working permission for US, California.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automotive projects for BMW and select device OEM / technology partners.
• Manage multiple parallel projects with varying scope and timelines.
• Lead and manage a small team of test engineers, including task planning, prioritization, and day‑to‑day guidance.
• Act as a key interface to customers, internal teams, and external partners.
• Manage ambiguity across evolving requirements, technical constraints, and customer expectations.
• Plan, assign, and track tasks across projects and team members.
• Support HIL and automotive test bench setup, operation, and maintenance.
• Identify risks, gaps, and open topics and proactively drive them to resolution.
• Ensure clear communication, documentation, and alignment across stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Structured mindset

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HIL systems

Job description

Technica Engineering Inc. in the US is seeking a Project Lead to join our automotive team in Mountain View. You will manage BMW and other device OEM projects, coordinating cross-domain efforts across Digital Key, Infotainment, Connectivity, and Entertainment.

Lead a small test-engineer team, interface with customers and partners, and drive delivery with clear communication, planning, and risk management. This is a permanent direct-hire position with competitive salary and benefits.