Software and Systems Engineer

BorgWarner; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive technology company based in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as a bridge between the customer and the engineering team in Sweden. The role involves providing on-site technical support, managing project milestones, and ensuring exceptional service. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of five years of experience in software development or system engineering within the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, system engineering, or project management role within the automotive or related industry.
• Experience working with Automotive OEM or at Automotive OEM (preferred)
• Experience in powertrain, driveline and/or 4WD systems (preferred)
• Vehicle evaluation and test skills with automotive OEMs (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between BW and HMC.
• Understand cultural and procedural differences.
• Ensure seamless integration of BW eXD system with customer vehicle.
• Support defining customer requirements and system specifications.
• Communicate engineering related issues between BW and HMC.
• Provide on-site technical support, including troubleshooting.

Skills

Software development

System engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Master’s degree

Job description

The engineer will serve as a vital bridge between the customer engineering team and BW engineering team in Sweden, providing on-site technical support, managing project milestones, and ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring effective communication and collaboration between BW and HMC, with a specific focus on software and system development of HMC eXD project.
• Understand cultural and procedural difference for both parties.
• Responsible for ensuring the seamless integration of BW eXD system with customer vehicle.
• Support defining customer requirements, system specification, conformance to requirement, vehicle integration and vehicle level performance.
• Communicate the engineering related issues (i.e. design reviews, development, etc.) between BW and HMC.
• Support or participate in test travels with customers if necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand BW EDF (or ASPICE) process.
• Understand function of eXD software and system in detail.
• Facilitate effective communication and understanding between customer and engineering team in Sweden, ensuring all technical requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Understand and manage the cultural and procedural differences to ensure smooth project execution and integration of software solutions.
• Provide on-site technical support, including troubleshooting software and system.
• Ensure all project milestones and deliverables are met according to customer specifications and timelines.
• Participate regular meetings with the customer to gather feedback, address any issues, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations, reports, and documentation to the client as required, and obtain concurrence from customer.
• Work with internal and external customers for engineering issues.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, system engineering, or project management role within the automotive or related industry.
• Experience working with Automotive OEM or at Automotive OEM (preferred)
• Experience in powertrain, driveline and/or 4WD systems (preferred)
• Vehicle evaluation and test skills with automotive OEMs (preferred)