Packaging Coordinator - Automotive Business 1

Gruppo SKF; Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global supplier of automotive solutions in Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire is seeking a Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer. This role focuses on developing innovative products for electrified automotive powertrains. Responsibilities include maintaining product data, planning product development activities, and supporting customer interactions with technical expertise. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Mechatronics and has experience in product development or a related field. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of automotive technology.

Prestations

Travel opportunities within Europe

Inclusivity in recruitment process

Diverse environment

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive and EV applications is a plus.
• Some years of experience in product development or as a technical leader.
• Knowledge about electromechanical technology in electric motors.

Responsabilités

• Define, develop, and maintain product’s technical data.
• Plan, drive, execute and report product development activities.
• Support Sales and Application Engineers with product insights.

Connaissances

Electromechanical technology

Product development experience

Customer focus

Fluent in English

Formation

Engineering Master’s degree in Mechatronics

Outils

MATLAB

Description du poste

Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer – Automotive Business

Requisition ID: 23711

Job Category: Research & Development

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Saint Cyr Sur Loire, FR

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

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Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer – Automotive Business

As a Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer, you will join the R&D Driveline Engineering organization, within the Powertrain Engineering team. In this role you will contribute to developing the next generation of products and knowledge for electrified automotive powertrains. You will also support daily business needs with mechanical and electronic product expertise, building on SKF’s current conductive brush ring and insulating solutions portfolio. This position allows you to work in a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment in close collaboration with teams across the full value chain, from suppliers to customers. Finally, you will translate market trends and customer needs into new, efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities

• You will define, develop, and maintain the product’s technical data, while continuously updating your technical knowledge to deliver value to SKF customers. You will ensure smooth handling of customer requests by defining application-specific offerings, providing product specifications, and proposing innovative solutions when needed.
• You will plan, drive, execute and report product development activities, as part of NMO projects and/or customer enquiries, for both mechanical and mechatronic products.
• Your activities include requirements review, specification definition, design activities, design reviews, DFMEA, simulations, prototypes definition and validation, to ensure robustness of the product, and perfect fit with application specific requirements.
• You will capitalize the lesson learned of automotive EV/PWT application/products in order to improve the knowledge and update the design rules with a specific focus on electric motor current leakage.
• Your electronic and electrical expertise will enable you to contribute to customer enquiries by providing solid product and technical insights. You will support Sales and Application Engineers by translating customer sub-system application requirements into clear product requirements.
• You will drive design and validate activities for ICR and engineering changes.
• You will work daily with teams across the full value chain (e.g. application engineering, competence center, manufacturing, purchasing, other product development teams and RTD, testing labs, GBI/GMC labs) to develop new materials, technologies, simulation tools, processes and to support supplier selection, all with the aim of optimizing our products.

Requirements

• Engineering Master’s degree in Mechatronics or equivalent experience in this field. An experience or strong interest in Automotive and EV applications is a plus.
• Some years’ experience in product development, or as technical leader, or in a similar R&D environment. (NMO and ETO process).
• Good knowledge about electromechanical technology, in electric motors (types, characteristics, drivers) when used in high power density and integrated applications, such as EV, as well as knowledge in e-motors current leakage (EMD, Circulating, …).
• Knowledge about power electronics inverters and software drivers for motor control will enable customer interactions at system level and will be considered meritorious.
• Knowledge and experience in digital modeling and simulations tools (MATLAB) will be considered a plus.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Some knowledge of French language is a plus.

You will enjoy working here if you

• Are customer focused and have a proactive, result-oriented attitude.
• Have an innovative mindset, hands-on approach, resilient to dynamics and complex business environment, together with a risk mitigation culture.
• Show a broad technical interest and curiosity, both in Mechanical and Electrical fields.
• Like working in an international environment and have good communication skills to maintain positive and open collaboration with all stakeholders.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

Some additional information

The preferred location is at one of our main sites within EMEA, and we are open to other SKF Automotive sites as well.

Regular travel within Europe is required (approximately 5–10 trips per year for factory visits and collaboration), with occasional travel to other regions.

You will report to Benoit Hauvespre, R&D Powertrain Ball Bearing and eMotor Specialist, who is located in Saint Cyr sur Loire, France. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Benoit Hauvespre on Teams or by email at [e-mail].

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anasthasie Bonhomme, Recruitment Expert on Teams or by email at [e-mail]. Please note that we can’t accept applications via email.

Is this you?

If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than the 9th of January. We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so submit your application as soon as possible.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter. (external)

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. See more at www.skf.com.