.Tasks**Overview**:The Technical Project Leader (TPL) leads the cross functional engineering team to achieve the technical product targets according to the agreed overall project schedule. Ensures the execution of all engineering activities including test & validation and product industrialization (if in project scope). He/she is responsible for obtaining Level 1 System releases and/or Product Releases**Core Responsibilities**:- Lead and drive cross functional/product engineering team to achieve the technical project targets in time- Ensures the achievement of the required product maturity over the product life cycle- Act as technical customer interface for cross functional engineering topics- Prepare technical decision options as input for the change control board and for management escalation- Plan technical work packages (content/schedule/quality) according to the overall project schedule- Plan and execute product/system releases according to defined schedule- Act as plant interface for successful realization of the sample builds- Ensure, that the product meets the industrialization targets- Responsible to release the Engineering Documentation to the manufacturing plants to be able to perform sample builds- Sample Planning, Engineering Build Management**Qualifications**:Necessary Requirements- Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field- Minimum 5 years experience in automotive industry- Familiar with basic automotive development/quality process- Excellent communication, team work, problem solving and presentation skills.- Be able to work in distributed global team environment- Experience in requirements engineering/management process- Able to learn to work with new technologies and systems- Excellent engineering analysis/analytical ability- Excellent Project Planning and Leadership skills.- General knowledge of automotive electronic sensor/module/systems- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Proficient in the use of written and spoken English, with a focus on technical topics.- Valid USA Visa and availability for travel.Additional Requirements- 5 years professional experience in Automotive Electronic Products or Systems- Experience in driver assistance or other safety electronic products.- Experience with software lifecycle management tools such as PTS/MKS Integrity- Experience with FMEA methods and tools (such as APIS IQ FMEA)**Benefits**:GehaltsbonusLebensversicherungKarriereberatung und TrainingsangebotReisekostenzulageMitarbeiter werben MitarbeiterGesundheitsvorsorgeKantineFlexible ArbeitszeitenAbout usContinental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2020, Continental generated sales of €37