Vehicle Integration Engineer – Ergonomics

As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.

About the department :

BYD is market leader across all ranges - passenger cars, trucks, buses and warehousing equipment.

The R&D department plans the sustainable product and technology road map for Europe and works on developing advanced, full electric vehicles series, which fulfill current and future European private transportation market needs. By cooperating with European leading suppliers, the R&D department continuously upgrades design and engineering abilities for excellent product performance and quality.

As R&D Engineer, you will do research, analysis and evaluation of E-mobility products, user experience and usability of both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. You will use these research insights for the product development and iteration, working closely together with product, design and engineering teams.

Position Overview :

As a Vehicle Integration Engineer specialising in Ergonomics, you will focus on optimising the ergonomic design of BYD’s new energy vehicles to ensure they meet the physical needs and usage habits of European customers. You will be deeply involved in defining vehicle layout parameters, improving seat design, cabin layout and control system ergonomics to maximise driver and passenger comfort and operational convenience.

In addition, you will contribute to building and maintaining the in-vehicle ergonomics database, supporting data collection and analysis to ensure continuous and precise design optimisation. The role also includes training responsibilities – you will provide professional technical training to enhance team understanding and implementation of ergonomic design principles.

Your main responsibility is :

• Ergonomic Design Optimisation : Define and refine ergonomic design requirements for new models based on ergonomic principles and competitive benchmarking. Update design and development standards accordingly.
• Cabin Layout Optimisation : Evaluate and improve cabin layouts, including seat positioning, control interfaces and display systems, ensuring alignment with the needs and preferences of European users.
• Database Development and Management : Lead the collection, analysis and maintenance of vehicle ergonomics data. Establish and manage a robust ergonomics database to support ongoing design improvements.
• User Research and Feedback : Conduct user research and analyse feedback from European markets. Identify ergonomic issues in driving experience and comfort, and provide design improvement recommendations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with product design, R&D and manufacturing teams to implement and refine ergonomics-related design improvements.
• Training and Technical Support : Develop and deliver internal training programmes on ergonomics to enhance the team’s theoretical knowledge and practical application.
• Market Trend Analysis and Innovation : Monitor global and European trends in ergonomic design and emerging automotive technologies, providing insight to drive innovation in BYD’s products.

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Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏