Sensor Systems Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matters to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Within the innovation team focused on automotive seat systems, you will contribute to the development and optimization of sensor systems integrated into automotive seats. Your main mission will be to specify, design, validate, and integrate high-performance and robust sensor solutions.

The main missions of the role are:

• Define system-level requirements for sensor subsystems (selection, architecture, performance evaluation).
• Master capacitive sensor technology, characterize and simulate capacitive sensor at the sensor system level.
• Design, prototype, and evaluate sensor systems, including electronics, mechanics, signal conditioning, and calibration.
• Perform testing, characterization, and validation (environmental, stress, and reliability testing).
• Interface with sensor suppliers to evaluate components, monitor roadmaps, and ensure system integration.
• Collaborate with software, signal processing, and embedded systems teams for data integration and sensor fusion.
• Conduct technology scouting and maintain awareness of emerging sensor technologies (optical, MEMS, radar, capacitive, resistive, etc.).
• Write technical documentation: specifications, test reports, and integration guidelines.
• Support industrialization or transfer-to-manufacturing phases for integrated sensor solutions.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement of sensor systems.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Master’s degree or engineering degree in electronics, physics, instrumentation, microelectronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sensor design or system integration.
• Ideally hands‑on experience with sensor characterization, qualification, and validation.
• Familiarity with supplier interaction and cross‑functional system development.
• Solid understanding of analog/mixed‑signal electronics (low‑signal, conditioning, amplifiers, filters).
• Knowledge of sensor technologies such as resistive (FSR) and resistive (Piezo).
• Proficiency in laboratory instrumentation (oscilloscopes, analyzers, test benches).
• Programming skills in C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or embedded programming would be a real plus.
• Experience in developing and implementing algorithms for signal processing, calibration, sensor fusion, and data filtering.
• Awareness of system constraints (power, noise, thermal, mechanical integration).
• Team‑leader spirit, able to network.
• International mindset.
• Capacity to work in a matrix organization.
• Fluent English, minimum B2, ideally C1.

What we can do for you

• An engaging and dynamic environment to contribute to sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• A multicultural workplace that values diversity and international collaboration.
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning through training and development programs.
• Commitment to environmental sustainability and contribution to a net‑zero future.