Expert Application Engineering - Connectors
About the job
- A technical or natural-sciences university degree, such as in Physics, Mechatronics, Precision Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience in the automotive connector industry.
- Several years of experience working on series-development projects, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Very good German, English, and computer skills.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, customer orientation, empathy, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and mobility.
- The ability to work independently and motivation to learn and collaborate across functions and locations.
- A determined, self-organized approach and a strong commitment to achieving goals.
- A solution-oriented and resourceful approach with a good understanding of strategy and tactics.
- Develop and launch new products in the European and American markets.
- Serve as a point of contact for original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 customers.
- Ensure alignment between customer requirements and market standards.
- Support presentations of new products and solutions and answer technical inquiries.
- Promote products and develop new market opportunities by focusing on differentiators such as price, sustainability, and materials.
- Follow the product qualification process, including cost and resource management, and ensure compliance with European Union and North American standards and specifications.
- Ensure effective information exchange between European and United States customers and LEONI/LUXSHARE by translating and aligning customer requirements and business needs.
- Collaborate closely with VAVE and other internal departments.
- Support comprehensive market and customer analyses to identify trends and opportunities, including benchmarking and total cost of ownership analyses.
- French-language skills.
- Experience working on series-development projects in the automotive industry.
About the company
Leoni is a global supplier of electrical wiring systems and cables for the automotive industry. It designs, manufactures, and supplies wiring harnesses and cable assemblies that connect electrical components in vehicles, providing power and data transmission throughout a vehicle. The product work involves integrated harnesses, connectors, protective insulation, and module assemblies produced at scale in factories around the world to meet automotive OEM specifications. Compared with competitors, Leoni leverages a long history dating back to 1917, a broad international footprint, and deep experience as a dedicated automotive wiring systems partner, enabling large-scale production, consistent quality, and strong OEM relationships. Its goal is to support the evolving needs of the automotive sector by delivering reliable, high-quality wiring solutions and expanding its global manufacturing capabilities to power modern and future vehicle technologies.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Nuremberg, Germany
Founded
1917
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Luxshare closed its 50.1% LEONI stake purchase on 10 July 2025, refinancing liabilities.
- Morocco's 11 June 2026 Bouskoura investment targets nearly 4,000 jobs and 2027 ramp-up.
- LEONI says restructuring remains on track after the 2025 takeover and cost reductions.
What critics are saying
- LEONI will close Marghita in first-half 2026 and cut up to 700 Arad jobs.
- Reuters reported 4,500 administrative and management cuts by 2026 after the Luxshare deal.
- A failed automotive-cycle recovery keeps LEONI dependent on Luxshare and restructuring execution.
What makes LEONI unique
- Luxshare ownership since July 2025 strengthens LEONI's wiring-harness and electronics integration.
- LEONI's LIMEVERSE cables launched July 2024 cut CO2 footprints about 50%.
- The 2026 Morocco Bouskoura plant adds R&D, training, and advanced wiring capacity.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Performance Bonus
Company News
Luxshare Precision announced the acquisition of Germany's Leoni AG and its subsidiary Leoni Kabel GmbH for €525 million (approx. ¥4.1 billion). Luxshare will acquire 50.1% of Leoni AG and 100% of Leoni Kabel GmbH. The acquisition aims to combine Luxshare's R&D and manufacturing capabilities with Leoni's global resources. Despite Leoni's recent financial struggles, the acquisition is expected to enhance Luxshare's global automotive wiring harness market presence.
Summary: 36Kr reports that Luxshare Precision plans to acquire a 50.1% stake in Leoni AG and 100% of its subsidiary Leoni Kabel GmbH. Post-transaction, Luxshare will hold the Leoni AG stake through Singapore Luxshare, while Hong Kong Luxshare and its subsidiary Huiju Technology will jointly hold Leoni Kabel GmbH through Singapore Huiju.