Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

A global technology company in Wooster, OH, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to conduct mechanical development activities for battery systems. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in 3D CAD software. Responsibilities include developing system structures and ensuring documentation integrity. Competitive benefits include medical insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA and configuration management principles.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical development engineering activities for battery system products.
• Develop structures based on system architecture and risk analysis.
• Create detailed product specifications for subsystems.

Skills

3D CAD software proficiency

DFMEA understanding

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills in English

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

Location: Wooster, OH, US, 44691

Job Requisition ID: 38766

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical development engineering activities required to develop competitive battery system products.
• Develop the structure of the mechanical system based on system architecture, integrating measures derived from risk analysis into the design.
• Break down the overall system structure into subsystems and components, and create detailed product specifications for each.
• Review and assess the potential for reusing existing subsystems and components to optimize development efficiency and cost.
• Develop alternative structures and thoroughly evaluate each to select the most suitable solution for the application.
• Ensure double‑sided traceability with the mechanical architecture through precise documentation and provide deliverables under robust configuration management (including material designation, versioning, storage location, etc.).

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3 plus years of professional experience with at least one year in mechanical product design and development, within battery systems, or e‑mobility.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (such as Creo, or similar) and hands‑on experience with technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of DFMEA, risk analysis, and product validation processes.
• Familiarity with design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) and configuration management principles.
• Strong analytical skills, structured approach, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary, cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English (German beneficial).
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 401(k) eligible with up to 6% company match.
• Regular employee appreciation and company events.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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