Gear Design Engineer

About Us

Capgemini Engineering, a world leader in engineering services, brings together teams of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the most innovative companies across the globe unlock their full potential. From autonomous vehicles to life‑saving robots, our experts in digital and software technologies push boundaries by delivering unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.

Join us for a career full of opportunities, where you can make an impact and no two days are ever the same.

About the Position

As a Gear Design Engineer, you will join an engineering team specialized in the design, optimization, and industrialization of complex gear systems. You will be involved in the full development cycle: requirements definition, modeling, functional and dimensional analyses, technical validation, and support for industrialization.

This position is intended for an engineer passionate about precision mechanics, knowledgeable in gear design principles, and eager to grow in a stimulating and demanding technical environment.

Profile RequiredEducation:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Design, or equivalent.

• Master’s degree (Bac+5 or equivalent) in mechanics or mechanical systems design.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in gear design or precision mechanical design.

• Experience in an industrial environment, engineering office, or R&D is required.

• Prior experience in the design of gear trains (gear pairs, planetary gear sets…) is highly appreciated.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in specialized gear design software such as KissSoft, MASTA, or LDP.

• Expertise in optimizing gear systems, including:

• gear pairs,

• planetary gear trains,

• durability, cost, and performance analysis,

• integration of NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) requirements.

• Good command of CAD software (CATIA, Creo, NX, SolidWorks…).

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for gears and mechanical components.

• Ability to lead design-for-manufacturability discussions with international suppliers.

Behavioral Skills:

• Rigor, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.

• Technical curiosity, autonomy, and proactiveness.

• Ability to manage multiple technical topics simultaneously.

Our Commitment and Priorities

Capgemini promotes an inclusive culture within a multicultural and disability‑friendly environment. By joining us, you become part of a collective that values diversity, fosters the potential of its talent, participates in solidarity initiatives with its partners, and is committed to reducing environmental impact across all its sites and through its client activities.

Capgemini is a responsible, multicultural global leader with nearly 350,000 people in more than 50 countries. With 55 years of experience, we serve as a strategic partner for companies seeking to transform their operations, leveraging the full power of technology and innovation across rapidly evolving fields such as cloud, data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and platforms.