Product Engineer, Engine Cooling Systems

Tata Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Product Engineer for Engine Cooling Systems to design, develop, validate, and release cooling components including radiators, fans, hoses, and valves.

This role requires collaboration across CAE, DFMEA, DVP&R processes, testing, and interaction with suppliers, manufacturing, and vehicle teams to ensure robust, cost-effective solutions throughout development and launch.

Qualifications

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Engineering Technology.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in engineering, manufacturing, automotive, or product development environments.
• Exposure to cooling systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, HVAC, or automotive components.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, APQP, or other engineering development processes.
• Experience with testing, validation, or root cause analysis.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, components, and engineering principles.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to support design, testing, validation, and issue resolution activities.
• Participation in Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, or other technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cooling components across vehicle programs.
• Lead early packaging to meet cooling objectives.
• Coordinate CAE, design, prototyping, testing, and documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and track milestones.
• Support vehicle assembly and testing; resolve component issues.
• Address quality concerns and cost reduction after launch.

Skills

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

APQP

Root cause analysis

Mechanical design principles

Problem solving

Team collaboration

SAE project experience

Education

Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Product Engineer, Engine Cooling Systems

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

The Product Engineer Engine System Cooling will design, develop, validate, and release cooling components. Components include cooling module assemblies (radiator, condenser, electric fan assembly), transmission oil coolers, high- and low-pressure hose and tube assemblies, electric coolant heaters, valves and pumps. Components will be developed using best practices and methodologies such as CAE, System Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a set of cooling components potentially in all stages of vehicles development.
• Lead early packaging and development of components to meet cooling functional objectives.
• Coordinate CAE, design, prototyping and testing and the documentation of those activities.
• Cooperate with suppliers to ensure design for manufacturability and track supplier progress to ensure part maturity and creation milestones are met.
• Support vehicle assembly and vehicle testing and resolve any issues discovered with the components.
• Address quality concerns and potential cost reductions after vehicle launch.

Key Must Haves

• Associate's degree, technical degree, or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on experience in engineering, manufacturing, automotive, or product development environments
• Exposure to cooling systems, thermal systems, fluid systems, HVAC, or automotive components
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, APQP, or other engineering development processes
• Experience with testing, validation, or root cause analysis
• Understanding of mechanical systems, components, and engineering principles
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to support design, testing, validation, and issue resolution activities
• Participation in Formula SAE, Baja SAE, robotics, or other technical projects