Electrical Machine Design & Automation Engineer

Aptiv PLC; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care effective day 1 of employment

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)

Relocation assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

Recognition for innovation and excellence

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aptiv PLC in Carmel, Indiana is seeking an Electrical Machine Design & Automation Engineer to develop innovative machine concepts for automated production lines. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Engineering, alongside 3+ years of relevant experience. You will collaborate with teams to create designs and support machine debugging for operational readiness.

At Aptiv, you will have growth opportunities, a commitment to safety, and competitive health benefits. Apply to be part of shaping the future of mobility!

Qualifications

• University Degree in an Engineering/Technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Automotive or Electronics Industry.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical machine design.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical and program solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop machine concepts for automated production lines.
• Create electrical machine designs including panel assembly prints and wiring diagrams.
• Interface with machine builders during quoting and assembly phases.
• Support machine debugging and process setup for operational readiness.
• Engage in buyoff activities for shipment acceptance.
• Assist in global site installations and production readiness.
• Expand project responsibilities and gain exposure to various manufacturing technologies.

Job description

Electrical Machine Design & Automation Engineer

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

Your Role

As an Electrical Machine Design Engineer, you will play a key role in industrializing the production launch of new Aptiv products for our global internal customers.

Your daily job activities will involve:

• Collaborating with our team to develop machine concepts to satisfy the needs of customer requests. These concepts are often complex automated production lines utilizing robotic integration.
• Creating the electrical machine design based on these concepts. Designs to include electrical panel assembly prints, wiring diagrams, power distribution diagrams, and bills of material.
• Interfacing with regional machine builders through the quoting, fabrication, and assembly phases of the project.
• Supporting machine debug of the equipment and process setup at the machine builder’s facility to make the line operational.
• Supporting buyoff activities with our Aptiv internal customers to gain acceptance for shipment.
• Support Aptiv global site installations, site debug, and production readiness.
• Opportunities to grow in the role and expand project responsibilities beyond just electrical design. Opportunities to gain exposure to many types of different manufacturing technologies. This can include creating machine code, robot programming, and setting up various types of process inspections.

Your Background

• University Degree in an Engineering/Technical discipline
• 3+ years of experience in Automotive or Electronics Industry
• 3+ years of experience in electrical machine design
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Analytical and program solving skills

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation and Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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