Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• 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.).

Your Qualifications

• 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.

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Our Offering

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match

• Regular employee appreciation and company events

• Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits

We look forward to your application.