Prototype Engineer: From Concept to Production in EV Tech

Siemens eMobility; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens eMobility in Eindhoven is seeking a Prototype Engineer to bridge product development and manufacturing, supporting mechanical design, building and validating prototypes, and driving DFM/DFA improvements.

You will help introduce new products into production while collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in product development, prototyping, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with prototype builds and product industrialization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, and machining.
• Experience with CAD tools such as Siemens NX and/or SolidWorks.
• Understanding of DFM, DFA, tolerance analysis, and engineering change management.
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset and a passion for building and improving products.
• Experience in EV charging, power electronics, industrial equipment, or automotive products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design and CAD development.
• Build and troubleshoot mechanical and electromechanical prototypes.
• Develop test fixtures and proof-of-concept solutions.
• Support product validation, testing, and analysis.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Participate in pilot builds and production readiness reviews.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and product industrialization activities.
• Coordinate engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Prototyping

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing awareness

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Siemens eMobility in Eindhoven is seeking a Prototype Engineer to bridge product development and manufacturing, supporting mechanical design, building and validating prototypes, and driving DFM/DFA improvements.

You will help introduce new products into production while collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to optimize cost, quality, and manufacturability.