Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

Schaeffler; Wooster (OH); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Descripción de la vacante

Schaeffler Battery Technology, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical development for advanced battery systems in the US. You will translate system architecture into robust subsystems, create detailed specs, and drive design decisions with risk analysis.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical design for battery/e-mobility, proficiency in Creo, and strong documentation skills. Emphasis on DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and cross-functional collaboration is key.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ 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) 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.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct mechanical development engineering activities to develop competitive battery system products.
• Develop mechanical structure based on system architecture, integrating risk-analytic measures into the design.
• Break down system into subsystems and create detailed product specifications.
• Review potential reuse of subsystems to optimize development efficiency and cost.
• Develop alternative structures and evaluate each to select the best solution.
• Ensure double-sided traceability with mechanical architecture and robust configuration management.

Conocimientos

3D CAD Creo

DFMEA & Risk

Documentation

Battery Systems

Cross-functional

English Communication

DFM/DFA

Mechanical Design

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in ME/EE

Descripción del empleo

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.

Our Offering

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
• Regular employee appreciation and company events
• Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits

We look forward to your application.

Your contact

Schaeffler Battery Technology, LLC

Kim Korttila

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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