• Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

    Schaeffler (Wooster, OH)


    Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

    Location:

    Wooster, OH, US, 44691

     

    Job Requisition ID: 36298

     

    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

    + Experience in mechanical product design and development, ideally within battery systems, e-mobility, or automotive sectors.

    + Proficient in 3D CAD software (such as CATIA, NX, 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

     

    As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

     

    Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

     

    www.schaeffler.com/careers

     

    Your contact

     

    Schaeffler Battery Technology, LLC

     

    Kenneth R Cummings

     

    Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

    Keywords: Research & Development; Production Engineering

    **Nearest Major Market:** Canton

    **Nearest Secondary Market:** Akron

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