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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** SRAM LLC.
- **Location:** Schweinfurt, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Tools, Windchill, Creo
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4234&company=SRAMprod

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
 * Extensive, proven experience in gear and transmission design (typically 10+ years), ideally for e-mobility, automotive, industrial, or other high-volume applications.
 * Expert-level proficiency in KISSsoft (KISSsys a plus) for gear and shaft calculation and optimization.
 * In-depth knowledge of gear geometry, micro-geometry, gear load capacity, bearing selection, lubrication, and gear noise (NVH).
 * Solid understanding of gear manufacturing processes such as hobbing, grinding, powder metallurgy, and injection-molded plastic gears, as well as related heat treatment processes.
 * Extensive CAD experience required; Creo Parametric strongly desired.
 * Experience applying engineering tools such as GD&T, FEA, FMEA, statistics, and tolerance analysis.
 * Proven ability to work autonomously and self-structured in a small team without established processes; highly self-motivated with a strong hands-on mentality.
 * Willingness to independently handle all aspects of the work, from concept and calculation to drawings, prototype builds, and supplier communication.
 * Exceptional communication, teamwork, and relationship skills; fluent in English (German a plus).
 * Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience, such as Windchill, a plus.

## Description

* Own the design and development of gearbox solutions for eBike and bicycle drivetrain applications, including gear stages, shafts, bearings, freewheels, and housing interfaces.
 * Evaluate and develop different gearbox concepts and select the best-fit solution based on package, efficiency, noise, weight, and cost targets.
 * Perform gear and drivetrain calculations and optimization using KISSsoft/KISSsys, including load capacity, service life, micro-geometry, efficiency, and NVH.
 * Define gearbox architecture and key design parameters in close alignment with system architects, motor, electronics, and software teams.
 * Independently create and maintain 3D models and production-ready 2D drawings with complete GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
 * Plan and build prototypes and samples hands-on; support test bench setup, validation testing, and failure analysis.
 * Work directly with gear suppliers and manufacturing partners on design for manufacturing, sampling, quality issues, and cost optimization.
 * Mitigate technical risks through proactive design analysis, including FEA, DFMEA, and tolerance analysis.
 * Drive problem resolution within the design team and at factories and suppliers.
 * Effectively document design specifications using SRAM engineering best practices and standard documentation procedures.
 * Provide input for the development of manufacturing processes, heat treatment, and inspection methods for gear components.
 * Contribute to building up gearbox development methods, design guidelines, and tools within the team.