System FMEA Engineer

BorgWarner is a global product leader in delivering innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market. We are a company of innovators and independent thinkers that brings together talented employees, meaningful work, and amazing technology in a unique environment. At BorgWarner, we constantly work towards our vision of a clean and energy-efficient world.

New Technical Center - Electrification in Krakow

At BorgWarner, we design and manufacture the systems that define the way the world moves forward. With the world’s foremost technologists, engineers, and OEMs, we’re accelerating the world’s transformation to eMobility. Products and solutions range from existing portfolio Power Electronics - BorgWarner.

Job Purpose

As a System FMEA Engineer, you will lead System FMEA activities for electrification products such as traction inverters and electric drive systems. Working with Systems, Software, Hardware, Test, Quality and Functional Safety teams, you will identify system-level risks, drive mitigation actions, and support the development of safe, reliable, and robust products throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Technical

• Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of System FMEAs for electrification products and embedded automotive systems in accordance with the 7-Step framework.
• Analyze system functions, interfaces, operating modes, and dependencies to identify potential failure modes and their effects.
• Identify functional failures, failure cases, failure effects and diagnostic mechanisms at the system level.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, system functions, failure modes, FTA events, and mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with Functional Safety, Systems, Software, Hardware and Test Engineering teams to ensure alignment of risk analysis activities.

Leadership

• Facilitate and moderate cross-functional FMEA workshops involving global engineering teams.
• Drive technical discussions and achieve alignment on risk evaluation and mitigation strategies.
• Lead customer reviews and act as the primary interface for System FMEA-related topics.
• Promote FMEA best practices and provide coaching and training to engineering teams.
• Track mitigation actions and ensure timely closure of high priority risks.
• Monitor progress against project milestones and communicate status, risks, and escalations to management and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of FMEA and system risk analysis quality across projects.
• Support teams in making risk-based engineering decisions throughout the development lifecycle.

Processes & Methods

• Support the definition, deployment, and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure compliance with AIAG & VDA FMEA handbook and internal development processes.
• Capture, document, and share lessons learned and best practices across project and teams.
• Support root cause investigations and failure analysis activities using structured analytical methods.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to the development of technical excellence within the organization.

What we're looking for

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing System FMEA, Design FMEA, or related risk analyses for automotive embedded systems.
• Experience with Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) is considered a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements engineering, functional analysis, interface analysis, and system architecture.
• Knowledge of FMEA methodology according to AIAG & VDA.
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as APIS IQ, Plato e1ns, Ansys Medini Analyze, or equivalent.
• Understanding of automotive development processes, including V-model development and Automotive SPICE concepts.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and its relationship to System FMEA and FTA is a strong advantage.
• Product knowledge of power electronic inverters, electric drive systems, traction motors, and motor control software is a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global and cross-cultural teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and capable of leading activities across multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally.
• Proactive approach to work products development.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

What we offer

• Private Medicover medical care for the employee and their family.
• Co-financing for the sport card Multisport.
• Possibility to join the UNIQA group insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Salary adequate to skills and experience.
• Co-financing for holidays.
• Hard and soft training, language courses.
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week remote work).

What we believe

• Inclusion - We value diversity in people, ideas, and experiences.
• Integrity - We believe in transparency, authenticity, and depend on each other to deliver what we promise.
• Excellence - We contribute to our developments by seeking knowledge and sharing information.
• Responsibility - We care about our local communities and the global environment.
• Collaboration - We are one BorgWarner.

Recruitment process

• CV Review - Your application and CV will be reviewed to assess your qualifications and experience in relation to the role requirements.
• Phone Interview (approximately 30 minutes) - This initial conversation is designed to discuss your background, expectations, and answer any preliminary questions.
• Technical Interview(s) (1 to 1.5 hours, one or two rounds) - Conducted in English with the manager and an additional team member, this stage focuses on evaluating your technical knowledge and problem-solving skills. The interview can be held via Teams or at our office.
• Final Interview (45 minutes) - A meeting with a representative from the HR department to ensure alignment with our company culture and discuss the next steps. This interview might also take place via Teams or at our office.

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