KBE Entry Level Engineer - Advanced Body Development – Body / Closures

Tata Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Competitive Full-Time Compensation

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking a motivated KBE Entry Level Engineer for Advanced Body Development – Body / Closures in Auburn Hills, MI. This role targets graduates eager to apply knowledge in knowledge-based engineering, automation, and digital design within the automotive sector.

You will work with experienced engineers to develop KBE tools, automate design processes, and contribute to efficiency, standardization, and high-quality product delivery across BIW and closures projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles and design practices.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and logical-thinking skills.
• Interest in CAD automation and knowledge-based engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drawings.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new software and methodologies.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems such as NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with parametric modelling and design automation.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge (Python, VBA, C#, etc.).
• Exposure to PLM or product configuration systems.
• Understanding of automotive product development processes and validation.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of KBE applications and automation tools.
• Translate requirements into configurable engineering rules and logic.
• Develop and maintain parametric models and templates.
• Automate repetitive design, calculation, validation, and documentation tasks.
• Collaborate with design engineers to identify process improvements.
• Assist with testing, debugging, and validation of KBE apps.
• Maintain technical documentation and user guides.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering productivity.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Good communication

Python scripting

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Python/VBA

Job description

At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers.

Job Title : KBE Entry Level Engineer - Advanced Body Development – Body / Closures

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated, degree-qualified Junior Automotive Engineer to join our Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) Body department. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering graduate to apply their technical knowledge while developing skills in engineering automation, parametric design, and digital engineering solutions within the automotive industry.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to the development, maintenance, and implementation of knowledge-based engineering tools and automated design processes within the BIW and Closures team. These solutions will help improve engineering efficiency, standardize design practices, reduce repetitive tasks, and support the delivery of high-quality automotive engineering products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) applications, tools, and automated engineering processes.
• Assist in translating engineering requirements, design standards, and technical specifications into configurable engineering rules and logic.
• Develop and maintain parametric models, templates, and automated design solutions using CAD and related engineering software.
• Support the automation of repetitive design, calculation, validation, and documentation tasks.
• Work with design engineers and cross-functional teams to understand engineering requirements and identify opportunities for process improvement through the advanced vehicle engineering phase of programs.
• Assist with testing, debugging, and validating KBE applications to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with engineering standards.
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering rules, and application user guides.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering productivity, quality, consistency, and standardization.
• Learn and apply relevant programming, scripting, and automation techniques to solve engineering problems.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles and design practices.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and logical-thinking skills.
• Interest in CAD automation, engineering software, and knowledge-based engineering.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, and design requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to engineering tasks.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new software, technologies, and engineering methodologies.
• Experience with 3D CAD systems such as NX (preferable), CATIA, or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with parametric modelling, design automation, or rule-based engineering.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge, such as Python, VBA, C#, or a CAD-specific scripting language.
• Exposure to engineering data management, product lifecycle management (PLM), or product configuration systems.
• Understanding of automotive product development processes and design validation.
• Experience gained through university projects, internships, or industrial placements involving CAD, programming, or engineering automation.

Personal Attributes

• Curious and enthusiastic about applying technology to engineering challenges.
• A structured thinker who can break down complex problems into manageable tasks.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Adaptable, receptive to feedback, and committed to continuous learning.
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly and concisely.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to develop specialist skills in Knowledge-Based Engineering and engineering automation.
• Exposure to automotive engineering systems, tools, and product development processes.
• Mentoring and technical guidance from experienced engineering professionals.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative digital engineering solutions.
• A supportive environment focused on professional development and continuous improvement.
• A career pathway into KBE development, design automation, digital engineering, or advanced engineering systems.
• Competitive Full-Time Compensation Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.