Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - EV Battery Systems

Clarios, LLC; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarios, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Monterrey to lead the mechanical design and development of advanced energy storage systems for automotive electrification. You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure innovative, manufacturable solutions.

The role emphasizes DFMEA/DVP&R compliance, packaging studies, and DFM with a focus on cost reduction and supplier collaboration. A hybrid work model in Monterrey is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Proven experience in plastic part design and injection molding processes.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on SolidWorks experience.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, and proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Preferred: General understanding of electrical and thermal engineering.
• Preferred: Leadership skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate product development of advanced energy storage systems focused on automotive electrification technologies.
• Oversee the design and development of mechanical components and sub-systems of lithium‑ion batteries in collaboration with electrical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams.
• Design multiple complex mechanical components using SolidWorks, including molded plastic, metal, and structural parts for high-volume production.
• Prepare and review packaging studies for new product development and customer vehicle integration.
• Lead or conduct FEA and CFD analysis, validation testing, and results interpretation in areas such as vibration durability, mechanical shock, crashworthiness, and structural engineering.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and apply GD&T principles; provide coaching to other engineers.
• Implement design for manufacturability (DFM) and sustainable lifecycle design to ensure ease of handling from production through disassembly and recycling.
• Prepare technical documentation including DFMEAs, evaluations, test requests, and reports, and contribute to validation plans (DVP&R).
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve technical issues and optimize component sourcing.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives and support product quality through APQP.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Job description

Clarios, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Monterrey to lead the mechanical design and development of advanced energy storage systems for automotive electrification. You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, systems, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure innovative, manufacturable solutions.

The role emphasizes DFMEA/DVP&R compliance, packaging studies, and DFM with a focus on cost reduction and supplier collaboration. A hybrid work model in Monterrey is supported.