Product Engineer, EE Components

Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus

Product Engineer developing switches, sensors, and power components within the electrical architecture of TRATON brands. Ensuring compliance with technical and quality requirements while delivering value to customers.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeResende • BrasilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop sensors, battery, and power components according to the technical scope of ongoing programs, including LAH development, parts list management, and adherence to project timelines;
Develop and certify switches, sensors, battery, and power components, including:
*Homologation of cab components and systems according to national and international standards*
*Monitoring and control of bench and durability tests*
*Support in defining validation methods for certification*
*Development of technical standards*
Coordinate and analyze system/component development, ensuring performance, quality, timing, and cost targets;
Support pre-development activities by leveraging lessons learned and field issues, including layout definition;
Conduct benchmarking analysis on competitor vehicles;
Support internal, external, and homologation testing; analyze results and adjust designs accordingly;
Monitor prototype builds, ensuring quality, performance, and adherence to test timelines;
Prepare technical documentation required for component release;
Analyze and solve issues using structured methodologies;
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Purchasing, Production, etc.);
Participate in VCT meetings, tracking progress and deliverables;
Follow up with suppliers on development activities, including concept development, tooling, and validation;
Plan and manage activities aligned with project milestones;
Apply innovation and new technologies to ongoing projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related fields;
English: Advanced.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meal allowance;
Home-office allowance (hybrid model);
Profit Sharing – PLR;
Daycare allowance (for mothers and single fathers);
Bradesco Saúde National Medical Assistance;
Psychological Assistance; (“Oriente-me” Program);
Dental Assistance;
Psychologist and Social Worker available at the workplace for eventual needs;
Total Pass; (access to gyms, studios, and other health and well-being partners);
Medipreço; (discounts on medicines, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items);
Travel Insurance; (international travel insurance for employees and their direct dependents, valid only for emergencies, with no additional cost to the employee);
Endowment Plan;
Private Pension Plan;
Life insurance;
Extended maternity leave (6 months) + extended paternity leave (20 days);
Lactation room;
“Baby in focus” – gift for the baby at birth;
Chartered transportation (commute to/from work);
Free parking and on-site restaurant;
Christmas basket;
Christmas gift for children up to 12 years old;
“Birthday day-off” – your birthday is your day off;

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Hard Skills & Tools

sensor developmentbattery componentspower componentshomologationvalidation methodstechnical standards developmentbenchmarking analysisprototype monitoringtechnical documentationstructured problem solving

Soft Skills

coordinationcross-functional collaborationproject managementcommunicationanalytical skillsinnovation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electronic EngineeringBachelor’s degree in MechatronicsBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering