Product Design Engineer - Battery Systems

Schaeffler Group

Wooster, OH

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Wooster, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

 

 

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
Job Segment:R&D Engineer, Design Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, R&D, Engineering, Research

About the Company

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Schaeffler Group

The Schaeffler Group is a global automotive and industrial supplier.

Top quality, outstanding technology, and exceptionally innovative spirit form the basis for the continued success of the company. By delivering high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission, and chassis applications, as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications, the Schaeffler Group is already shaping “Mobility for tomorrow” to a significant degree. The technology company generated sales of approximately EUR 14 billion in 2017. With more than 92,000 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1946
WEBSITE
http://www.schaeffler.com/content.schaeffler.de/en/index.jsp