Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Wooster, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Employee events

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a mechanical engineer in Wooster, OH to drive the mechanical development of battery system products. You will structure the system architecture, incorporate risk-based measures, and create detailed subsystem specifications.

You will evaluate reuse opportunities, develop alternative designs, and maintain robust documentation with configuration management. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical product design and development, within battery systems or e-mobility.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (Creo) and hands-on documentation experience.
• Strong understanding of DFMEA, risk analysis, and product validation processes.
• Familiarity with DFMA/DFX 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 sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical development engineering activities to develop battery system products.
• Develop the structure of the mechanical system based on architecture, integrating risk-derived measures.
• Break down the system into subsystems and components with detailed specifications.
• Review potential reuse of subsystems/components to optimize development efficiency and cost.
• Develop alternative structures and evaluate to select the best solution.
• Ensure traceability with mechanical architecture through documentation and configuration management.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFMEA

Risk analysis

3D CAD

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Cross-functional

Education

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

Tools

Creo

Technical documentation

Job description

Location: Wooster, OH, US, 44691

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 401k eligible with up to 6% company match


• Regular employee appreciation and company events

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.