E/E Configuration Management

MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

This position ensures the integrity, consistency and traceability of all E/E configuration data throughout the complete vehicle development lifecycle.

This position ensures the planning, coordination and release of whole vehicle E/E baselines and ECU software configurations to support reliable vehicle integration, validation and homologation activities.

This position ensures the availability of accurate software and configuration data by coordinating cross-functional stakeholders and maintaining configuration management standards across all vehicle projects.

This position supports efficient whole vehicle development by providing transparent configuration information, version control and release documentation for all relevant development phases.

RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

Operational E/E Configuration Management

a. Plan, create and maintain whole vehicle E/E baselines for development and validation milestones.

b. Manage configuration items and ECU software versions throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.

c. Ensure complete documentation, identification and traceability of all configuration artefacts.

d. Coordinate baseline preparation, validation and release activities across vehicle projects.

Software Version and Release Management

a. Coordinate bi-weekly sprint releases and official software releases for whole vehicle integration.

b. Maintain ECU software version control and release documentation within System42 and related systems.

c. Verify software version consistency before release and ensure complete release readiness.

d. Support software rollout planning for integration, testing and validation activities.

Configuration Quality Assurance

a. Verify completeness, consistency and maturity of E/E configuration data.

b. Perform configuration checks before vehicle integration and software releases.

c. Identify configuration conflicts and coordinate corrective actions with responsible stakeholders.

d. Ensure compliance with configuration management processes and quality standards.

Cross-functional Coordination

a. Coordinate configuration management activities between development, testing, software integration and release management.

b. Act as central contact for configuration-related topics during vehicle integration.

c. Support problem analysis caused by software or configuration inconsistencies.

d. Drive timely resolution of configuration issues impacting project milestones.

Process and Tool Management

a. Continuously improve E/E configuration management processes and workflows.

b. Support optimization of System42 and related configuration management tools.

c. Develop and maintain internal documentation, work instructions and best practices.

d. Support digitalization and automation initiatives within configuration management.

Special Tasks

• Support implementation of new E/E configuration management methods and processes.

• Develop and maintain internal configuration management guidelines and documentation.

• Participate in pilot projects for process optimization and tool enhancement.

• Support digitalization and automation initiatives within Whole Vehicle Integration.

Necessary education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a comparable technical discipline.

Personal skills:

• Strong analytical and systematic working approach.

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• High level of responsibility and quality awareness.

• Ability to work independently within cross-functional and international teams.

• Structured problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

• Proactive attitude and continuous improvement mindset.

Working experience (in years): At least 5 years of experience in automotive E/E development, configuration management, software release management or vehicle integration. Experience with cross-functional project coordination and whole vehicle development processes is preferred.

Remarks (Language, IT-Knowledge, Certificates etc.):

• Good knowledge of System42 or comparable configuration management systems.

• Familiarity with ECU software version management and vehicle E/E architectures.

• Proficient MS Office skills.

• Experience with automotive development and release processes is preferred.

• Business fluent English is mandatory.

• Mandarin is required.

• German language skills are considered an advantage.