Vehicle System Engineer (Extern) (f/m/d)

Work in an international project with colleagues from all over the world. Make an impact with your talent and contribute to different areas of system development at Porsche.

We are currently looking for a Vehicle System Engineer to join the team in Romania.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of automotive systems—including chassis, powertrain, drivetrain, and power electronics—and will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving customer-reported issues. This role requires effective use of internal databases and ticketing software, thorough documentation of technical work, and close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• You will analyze and resolve customer issues related to vehicle systems (chassis, powertrain, drivetrain, power electronics, etc.)
• You will use diagnostic tools, vehicle data, and technical documentation to identify root causes
• You will manage and respond to support tickets using internal ticketing software
• You will communicate effectively with customers to gather information and provide updates
• You will document troubleshooting steps, resolutions, and technical findings in the knowledge base
• Furthermore, you will maintain accurate records of support cases and technical interventions
• You will work closely with engineering, software, and product teams to escalate and resolve complex issues
• You will coordinate with external partners and suppliers when needed to support issue resolution
• You will provide feedback to improve vehicle systems and support processes
• You will participate in team reviews and contribute to technical training materials
• You will collaborate with international project teams

• You have successfully completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or an equivalent education
• Ideally, you have previous experience in automotive development, focusing on cross-sectional functions
• You have a good understanding of vehicle systems and components
• You have work experience with diagnostic tools and ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow).
• You have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Training/certification in systems engineering are considered a plus
• You have excellent communication and documentation abilities
• You speak German and English fluently
• You’re a team player with a service-oriented working style, and as a self-confident person, you always have an eye for the essentials
• You are flexible and willing to travel abroad/domestic, whenever it is required

Porsche Engineering Romania specializes in complex technical solutions at its two locations in Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara, including the development of intelligent and connected electric vehicles, electronics, and design.
We cover a wide range of development activities and technical know-how – from conventional powertrains to future mobility, and from prototype to series development. By optimizing brake systems and developing pedestrian protections as well as driver assistance systems, these activities significantly contribute to the improvement of future car safety. As an integral part of the Porsche Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Stuttgart (Germany) based sports car manufacturer Porsche AG, the work of our engineers in Cluj and Timisoara results into improvements and innovations incorporated in the Porsche sports cars, sold all over the world.

More information can be found on our website: https://www.porscheengineering.com/peg/de/locations/romania/

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Please fill out our online application form and enclose your complete application documents at the end, consisting of cover letter, curriculum vitae, ideally also your work and (university) school references and, if necessary, other certificates. 

You can apply directly from our job location site or for direct applications please send your CV at: JobsRomania@porsche-engineering.ro