Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Job ID: 36351

Location

Chatham, CA

The Product Engineer is responsible for the function of actuator products in vehicle powertrain (propulsions) systems. This includes the following:

• Determining functional requirements for actuator products in vehicle systems

• Detailed product design to meet functional and durability requirements with attention to robust high volume manufacturing feasibility, including design for manufacture and achieving target costs

• Providing the product knowledge for promotion of new business and explaining to internal support groups

• Guiding and driving prototype builds and testing

• Providing opportunities to predict product performance and durability using engineering analysis tools

• Providing product expertise for production line launch

• Providing technical support to customers during product launch

• Problem solving for quality issues with products in production

• Presenting new product concepts to customers

• Complying with Vitesco Technologies development systems (Product Development Cycle, DFSS, etc), including necessary documentation

• Implementing practical engineering solutions to solve diverse technical problems

• Providing technical presentation material as required

The candidate will need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

• Good communication / inter-personal skills.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.

• Fluency in English is mandatory. Fluency in another language is helpful.

• Must have demonstrated technical presentation skills (Business Language - English).

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience drawing and modeling with CAD software

• Proven technical leadership skills

Background that is beneficial includes

• Experience in designing electro-mechanical actuators.

• Experience or formal training in tribology (wear and friction) to analyze failure modes

• Experience with launching products while meeting cost, timing and quality objectives.

• Knowledge of DFSS, FMEAs, DOE, DVP&R, Six Sigma, CAE, Fault Tree Analysis and other engineering tools.

• Knowledge of GD&T and Tolerance Chain analysis.

• Understanding of combustion engines and Electric Vehicle technologies.

• Proficient in engineering problem solving skills.

• Experience facilitating technical meetings with suppliers and customers

Please note: No relocation or immigration support is available for this position

Working Time: Full time

Business Unit: BU Actuation

Department: P AC RD TMM CFCV

Vitesco Technologies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Your Contact Partner: Todd Armstrong

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around 9.07 billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.