Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, ECU & ADAS

Astemo Ltd.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for ECU development. You will design advanced mechanical structures for ECUs, focusing on thermal management and environmental protection, aiming for reliable automotive performance.

The role requires collaboration with hardware teams, suppliers, and cross-functional units, with hands-on CAD work (SolidWorks), validation testing, and adherence to GD&T and DFMEA/DRBFM practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ADAS or ECU design.
• Thermal management design experience.
• Experience on at least one mass production project in ADAS/ECU.
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical components and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust mechanical structures for ECU systems, ensuring accurate thermal management, and protection against environmental factors.
• Generate new concepts and validate them through experiments and engineering analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize ECU housing designs and integration with PCBs and wiring.
• Perform 3D modeling and drafting using SolidWorks.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses and apply GD&T principles.
• Develop and oversee mechanical testing protocols (shock, vibration, thermal cycling).
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes to optimize quality and cost.
• Collaborate with suppliers and production teams to ensure production-readiness.
• Participate in design reviews with Astemo US & Japan Design Engineering.
• Prepare BOMs, drawings, and mechanical specifications.
• Communicate progress and risks in cross-functional meetings.
• Follow quality policies and safety/environmental standards.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

FMEA

DRBFM

GD&T

Thermal analysis

Job description

Astemo Ltd. in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for ECU development. You will design advanced mechanical structures for ECUs, focusing on thermal management and environmental protection, aiming for reliable automotive performance.

The role requires collaboration with hardware teams, suppliers, and cross-functional units, with hands-on CAD work (SolidWorks), validation testing, and adherence to GD&T and DFMEA/DRBFM practices.