Product Design Engineer – Battery Systems
Schaeffler
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Wooster • Ohio • United States
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About the role
- 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.).
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
- Regular employee appreciation and company events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical development engineeringmechanical product design3D CAD softwareDFMEArisk analysisproduct validationdesign for manufacturingdesign for assemblyconfiguration managementtechnical documentation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsstructured approachattention to detailinterdisciplinary teamworkcross-functional teamworkcommunication skillsdocumentation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering