Objectives:

Build up and continuously optimise RD project quotation / cost assessment model for vehicle projects based on solid hardware and software engineering understanding, e.g., ADAS / smart cockpit / etc., in terms of RoI based on input from sales / carline / PS / etc. Be responsible for RD project evaluation based on the assessment model to drive project initialization decisions.

1. Lead the function of BC estimation during project initiation phase, integrate HW and SW development investment (incl. licensing fees, chip/sensor BOM, OTA maintenance costs) and internal engineering cost (incl. function teams), with support of sales assumptions, and pricing strategies, and provide ROI analysis

2. Lead multi-scenario analysis on key variables of intelligent projects (chip procurement cost, software licensing model, penetration rate assumptions) to quantify the impact of major risks on project returns

3. Support assessment of technical requirements to deliver hardware architecture, system architecture, mechanical concept, component packaging, vehicle interface connectors, etc.

4. Lead project BC reviews and management confirmation, incl. HW / SW solution feasibility and quotation / cost evaluation

5. After project approval decisions, hand over the approved budget baseline and financial assumptions to the executing finance team to ensure consistent data coverage before and after project initialisation

6. Financial Model Construction and Maintenance: Be responsible for building and managing the financial model for R&D projects (intelligent driving, smart cockpit, in-vehicle software, etc.) and establishing standardized evaluation templates

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor or above degree in electrical and electronic engineering, engineering economics.

2. At least 6 years of automotive working experience of electrical design, vehicle software development, automotive industry R&D project finance and supplier chain finance controlling. OEM experience preferred.

3. Able to understand the cost structure of HW and SW R&D and communicate effectively with the technical teams. Working knowledge of and/or skills in the following areas:

- Experience of multi-SoC brand / type system design

- Full-stack SW architecture know-how, incl. BSW, middleware, drivers, application, algorithms, etc.

- Vehicle digital product requirement mgmt., system engineering., project mgmt., vehicle digital platform upgrade

- System lead especially for cross-domain products

- Analog and digital circuit know-how

- Know-how on widely function modules, incl. Ethernet, BT/Wifi, Tuner, Audio, Serdes, Amplifier, etc.

- PCB layout knowledge and low emission layout experience 

- CAD design and CAE analysis tool application

- Hardware architecture design

4. Proficient in Excel financial modeling, familiar with investment evaluation methods such as NPV / IRR

5. Fluent in English, good communication skills and eager to learn, proactive in work