Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

Schaeffler
Wooster, United States of America
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Wooster, United States of America

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design
Configuration Management
Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Systems Architecture
Creo

Job description

  • Conduct mechanical development engineering activities required to develop competitive battery system products.

  • Develop the structure of the mechanical system based on system architecture, integrating measures derived from risk analysis into the design.

  • Break down the overall system structure into subsystems and components, and create detailed product specifications for each.

  • Review and assess the potential for reusing existing subsystems and components to optimize development efficiency and cost.

  • Develop alternative structures and thoroughly evaluate each to select the most suitable solution for the application.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

  • 3 plus years of professional experience with at least one year in mechanical product design and development, within battery systems, or e-mobility.

  • Proficient in 3D CAD software (such as Creo, or similar) and hands-on experience with technical documentation.

  • Strong understanding of DFMEA, risk analysis, and product validation processes.

  • Familiarity with design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) and configuration management principles.

  • Strong analytical skills, structured approach, and attention to detail.

  • Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary, cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills in English (German beneficial).

  • External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.

About the company

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

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