Your Career. Your Impact. Your Future.  

At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you. 

Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world. 

The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead integration of new and existing pneumatic and thermal technologies into automotive interiors and adjacent markets (e.g., furniture, commercial vehicles) to deliver best-in-class user experiences.
• Support Advanced Engineering by developing systems and components that meet performance, comfort, and cost requirements.
• Drive profitable growth through cost-effective solutions, cost-down initiatives for existing products, and standardization across platforms.
• Evaluate market pricing and define cost and selling price strategies; establish initiatives to achieve margin and profitability targets.
• Determine optimal technical approaches for new projects and products, balancing innovation with cost efficiency.
• Provide strategic guidance to development and RFQ teams to ensure alignment with Product Line Management (PLM) strategy.
• Direct technicians in building demo seats, interior projects, and prototypes for automotive and adjacent applications.
• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to achieve deliverables on time and within budget.
• Lead product and system expertise to influence strategic product decisions and portfolio direction.
• Conduct product demonstrations and technical explanations to support customer engagement, investor presentations, and business development.
• Support marketing activities, including trade shows, promotional events, and technical content creation.
• Benchmark competitive products and identify opportunities for differentiation and cost optimization.
• Train technicians and engineers on pneumatic and thermal system functionality, integration, and best practices.
• Identify and develop opportunities in adjacent markets, ensuring scalability and leveraging core technologies for new applications.
• Champion standardization initiatives to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and lower costs across product lines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of electrical and electronic systems, pneumatic technologies, and system integration.
• Customer Focus: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Presentation & Training Skills: Strong ability to convey complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Language Skills: Fluent in German and English (written and spoken).
• Business Acumen: Solid understanding of profitable growth strategies, including cost analysis, target costing, and margin management.
• Cost Optimization Expertise: Experience with cost-down initiatives, production improvement, and standardization to ensure competitive and sustainable product line performance.
• Financial Awareness: Ability to interpret financial data and apply insights to product decisions and pricing strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Skilled in working with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to achieve cost and quality targets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Additional Education: A financial or business-related degree (e.g., MBA, Finance, or Business Administration) to strengthen understanding of profitability, cost analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Exposure to Target-Driven Environment: Experience working in organizations with defined cost, margin, and performance targets.
• Domain Expertise: Experience or deep understanding of seat comfort systems and adjacent markets (e.g., furniture, commercial vehicles).
• Process Improvement: Expertise in using process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to drive efficiency and cost reduction.