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Job Description
Schaeffler Group -- Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems
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. We look forward to your application. Your contact Schaeffler Battery Technology, LLC Kim Korttila Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Keywords: Research & Development;
Your Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure double-sided traceability with the mechanical architecture through precise documentation and provide deliverables under robust configuration management (including material designation, versioning, storage location, etc.).
Your Qualifications
- 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.
Our Offering
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
- Regular employee appreciation and company events
- Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits
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