Driveline System Engineer

Job Description Driveline System Engineer Requisition ID: 5677 Job Location: Modena - Italy Category for Job Posting: Engineering and Technical Job Type for Job Posting: Full Time Working Mode for Job Posting: Hybrid About Us Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world. From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place. Grow a Career. Build a Future! Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers. Job Purpose The Driveline System Engineer is responsible for the driveline electronic systems throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept definition to production launch. The role acts as the technical bridge between Driveline Electronics and other engineering teams, translating system needs into requirements, diagnostics, monitoring strategies, and software specifications. While the position is primarily focused on system engineering activities, hands-on involvement in vehicle testing, transmission development activities, manufacturing validation, and field evaluations is expected to ensure a deep understanding of the product and support robust system definition. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain driveline system architecture, system requirements, and diagnostics specifications, ensuring traceability from stakeholder needs to software implementation and validation activities. Collect and consolidate requirements from vehicle, mechanical, hydraulic, manufacturing, service, and product support teams, translating them into structured specifications using Polarion. Develop diagnostics, health monitoring, Predictive Maintenance, and Flight Recorder (FREC) requirements to support product reliability, serviceability, and data-driven engineering. Define remote monitoring, telemetry, and connected vehicle requirements in collaboration with Connectivity, Network, and Vehicle Data Analytics teams. Support software development and validation activities, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and participation in vehicle, transmission, and field testing. Define End-Of-Line (EOL) requirements and automatic production test strategies, supporting the development, validation, and deployment of transmission EOL test benches. Support product quality, risk analysis, and compliance activities through participation in FMEA and Functional Safety processes in accordance with ISO 25119 Experience Required Master's Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Vehicle, Control Engineering, or equivalent. Experience in embedded control systems, powertrain systems, electro-hydraulic systems and driveline architectures. Experience in requirements engineering and system specification development and requirements management tools (Polarion preferred). Understanding of Model-Based Development methodologies (MATLAB/Simulink), MIL, SIL, and HIL development and validation methodologies. Experience with CAN-based systems, communication networks, and diagnostic protocols. Experience in system integration and troubleshooting activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to travel to plants, suppliers, proving grounds, and customer field locations as required. Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken). Preferred Qualifications Experience with agricultural machinery and tractor control systems. Experience in vehicle diagnostics, condition monitoring, telematics, predictive maintenance, and connected vehicle solutions. Knowledge of ISO 25119 and Functional Safety processes. Experience with FMEA activities. Experience with data analytics applied to vehicle systems. Pay Transparency The annual salary for this role is EUR €39,000.00 - €54,000.00 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.) For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview. What We Offer We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect. At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including: Flexible work arrangements Savings & Retirement benefits Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Adoption assistance Fertility & Family building support Employee Assistance Programs Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off