E/E System Innovation Engineer (m/w/d)

ITW SMART COMPONENTS AS AN EMPLOYER

With over 100 years of experience, our group of companies is one of the leaders in the automotive industry. ITW employs 44,000 people in 51 countries worldwide. At the Röttingen site, around 250 forward-looking colleagues look forward to working with you.

YOUR TASKS

• Develop innovative E/E system concepts and architectures for integration with mechatronic and mechanical modules.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (mechanical, design, software, manufacturing and sales) to define requirements and feasible implementation paths by providing technical expertise and innovation-driven recommendations.
• Lead ideation sessions and apply structured innovative methods to generate new technological solutions aligned with business goals.
• Lead hardware system design and development projects focused on innovative solutions
• Create early prototypes, simulations, or feasibility models to validate system-level concepts - new hardware concepts, including electronic components & embedded systems.
• Translate innovation outcomes into clear functional specifications and technical documentation for product development teams.
• Support the patenting process by identifying protectable ideas and preparing invention disclosures.
• Understand market trends, emerging technologies, and customers’ needs to identify innovation opportunities in E/E systems.
• Document design decisions, test results, and technical information for development and manufacturing handoff.

YOUR QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree - B.S. from University in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (BSEE); Master’s Degree (MSEE) is preferred but not mandatory.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in developing automotive electronics-based devices in a team environment.
• Proven track record in concept development and integration of E/E solutions into mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated creativity and ability to transform abstract ideas into tangible prototypes.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, sensor/actuator integration, embedded electronics, and control strategies.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and technical documentation skills
• Familiar with innovation methodologies (e.g., Design Thinking, Lean Innovation).
• Excellent creative problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient language skills in English is a must. German would be a plus.

YOUR ADVANTAGE

We offer a great deal of scope for decision-making in varied and exciting activities in an international environment as well as attractive additional benefits (e.g. employee discounts, JobRad, gym cooperation, subsidized canteen and much more).