Steering System Lead Engineer

About us

We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the world's most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Bytes to bolts, Rimac is where everything happens.

Our teams develop and produce both hardware and software solutions for our flagship, record-breaking hypercar, the Nevera, as well as for other automotive manufacturers’ vehicles. Working on technology solutions for partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, gives Rimac a unique position of a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry. The stakes are high.

As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person, but also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, that will enjoy rising to the challenge and have fun pushing the limits of technology.

Our expectations are high. And we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.

1. Tasks:

Regular tasks​:

• Lead the engineering team for developing Steering (EPS, Steering column and shaft ) Development of systems to achieve requirements and targets (Package, Performance, Weight, Quality and Cost) across multiple platforms.​

• System development plan, DFMEA, DVP and Releases​

• Support system integration and development​

• Route Cause analysis and countermeasure definition​

• Manage the activity within the team​

• FuSa analysis​

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Occasional tasks​:

• Support defining long term strategy of  Steering​

• Methodology and Std for design and develop Steering systems

2. Authorities:

Decision-making authorities​

• System development plan​

• Testing procedures and tuning of the system to achieve subjective and objective targets in collaboration with vehicle dynamics team​

• Cascade Vehicle Targets to System Targets​

• Methodology and Design Criteria​

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Managerial authorities​

• Manage supplier to deliver technical and quality targets of the system

3. Responsibilities: 

• System definition and development​

• System and component sourcing support​

• System and component release​

• Achieve Ride and handling performance targets​

• Achieve systems cost, time and weight targets​

• Technical Sign off Documentation

4. Required skills and competencies: 

• System knowledge and proven experience in development
• Controls Literate
• Proven Experience in Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics 
• CAD literate 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What we are like and what we offer

• We operate in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• You will have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions with cutting-edge technology
• We work a lot, but also know how to have fun (fun teambuilding, crazy company parties, kitchen and relaxation zones around the office, free coffee/tea and fresh fruit, etc.)
• Family-like and open work environment (subsidies for kindergartens, Christmas parties for kids, and presents for kids)
• Financial subsidy for transportation
• Additional and supplementary healthcare covered
• Internal educations program
• Psychological counseling
• Dog-friendly office
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home days – up to 12 days of remote work per month
• Discounts at stores and clinics – for humans and pets 😊

If you are a creative, problem solving, open-minded, highly-motivated individual and you love a fast-paced environment and are up for the challenge – where were you hiding?