Sr. Mechanical Engineer

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Harrodsburg (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Job summary

Astemo America, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to support technology development for xEV Inverters.

Under supervision of the Lead Engineer, you'll translate customer requirements into inverter designs and collaborate with a global engineering team to meet performance goals in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities include leading mechanical packaging, CAD/CAE work, design reviews with OEMs, and supporting validation, production launches, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience designing automotive components, esp. traction inverters and e-Axle related design.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and generate robust inverter solutions.
• Familiarity with fastening, CAE correlations, and production launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support mechanical packaging development for xEV Inverter projects.
• Plan and manage multiple projects to meet time-bound objectives.
• Evaluate customer requirements and coordinate with global teams for optimal inverter design.
• Facilitate technical communication between OEMs and design teams in US/Japan.
• Contribute to design validation, prototype builds, and production launches.
• Create/oversee 3D CAD, 2D drawings, CAE data as needed.
• Support on-site technical tasks during sample and mass production timing.
• Assist with pricing, quoting, and cost analysis activities.

Skills

3D CAD

2D drawings

Mechanical CAE

GD&T

DFMEA

DRBFM

DFSS

Inverter design

Project management

Customer interface

Bilingual EN/JP

Education

BSME

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Company Name: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family: Manufacturing & Operations

Job Description

Job Summary

In this role, under the supervision of the Lead Engineer, you'll support technology development for xEV Inverters at Astemo America, Inc. You'll be responsible for understanding customer system requirements and then working with a global engineering team to design/develop an inverter/power control unit to meet customer needs. This role work plan is hybrid structure.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support mechanical packaging development activities for new xEV Inverter business in Astemo Americas.
• Plans and manage activities for multiple projects to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished within a prescribed timeframe.
• Receive, evaluate, and utilize customer engineering requirements and work with global team to provide optimum inverter design for each application.
• Facilitate accurate & timely inverter program technical communication between OEM customers to the US / Japan design teams, Astemo manufacturing sites, and suppliers.
• Participate with Astemo US & Japan Design Engineering organizations in the original design / existing design improvements / performance validation / production launch activities of xEV inverters for various automotive powertrain products applications.
• Create and/or oversee 3-D CAD, 2-D drawings, CAE or other technical information/specifications as needed for product design.
• Provide as needed on-site support to the internal and external inverter manufacturing sites for various engineering duties during sample and mass production timing.
• Support various types of product pricing, quoting, and cost investigation activities.
• Prepare various types of technical data / information documents using industry standard PC based software programs (i.e.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CAD, CAE, etc.)
• Support product validation testing, prototype build and test, and other engineering deliverables in the development phase of product life cycle.
• Lead and/or support post SORP VEC activities to reduce production costs and/or improve quality.

Qualifications

• Possess experience with 3-D CAD creation and 2-D drawing creation.
• Possess experience with Mechanical CAE (thermal, structural, etc.) especially, experience in correlation verification between CAE result and actual measurements.
• Understanding of electrified vehicle system and integration of inverter and motor.
• Experience interfacing with customers and/or suppliers to explain technical documents/drawings/information.
• Experience with tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS.
• High level technical problem-solving skills.
• High level interpersonal skills to collaborate internally and externally.
• Experience managing projects from concept through execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a MSME. 7 yrs. of practical automotive design experience
• Extensive knowledge of the entire E-driver system, potential to become a system level engineer.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and ability to cooperate with electrical engineer to proceed development or solve problems as a proposal-oriented engineer
• Experience Inverter & Motor integrated design, e-Axle product
• Demonstrated accomplishments developing automotive inverters or similar devices
• Highly Proficient with Solidworks or CATIA 3-D CAD creation and 2-D drawing creation.
• Mechanical design CAE experience for automotive inverters (thermal, structural, etc) Experience in correlation verification between CAE result and actual measurements.
• Experience with quotation activities (BOM estimation, etc) for new products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through execution.
• Fluent in both the English and Japanese languages.

Education

Minimum BSME Experience: Minimum 5 years practical work experience designing automotive components, in particular, minimum 3 years product experience with traction Inverter, and Inverter & Motor integrated e-Axle related design experience preferred.

Working conditions

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Carrying equipment up and down stairs. Occasional overtime will be required. Travel: Some domestic and international travel may be required up to 20%. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin. At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [e-mail] when applying for the position. At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward-thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo. For Data Privacy queries or technical support, please email us.