Associate Product Design Engineer

Schaeffler

. Conduct mechanical design engineering activities required to develop competitive products .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWooster • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design engineering, focusing on vehicle powertrain architectures and components, while ensuring compliance with configuration management and traceability standards. Proficient in modeling and simulating electric and mechatronic systems to develop competitive products.

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Mechanical Design EngineeringVehicle Powertrain ArchitectureModeling and Simulating SystemsConfiguration ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignSubsystem DevelopmentRisk AnalysisProduct SpecificationElectric Machines UnderstandingHydraulics ControlHeat Transfer Knowledge

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsCustomer Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Mechatronic SystemsTraceabilityConfiguration ManagementMaterial Designation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct mechanical design engineering activities required to develop competitive products
Develop the structure of the mechanical system from the architecture and consider measures from the risk analysis in the construction
Break down structures into subsystems and components and create a detailed product specification
Check whether existing subsystems and components can be reused
Develop alternative structures and select the most suitable option
Ensure double-sided traceability with the mechanical architecture
Provide work results under configuration management, including material designation, versioning, and storage location

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in an engineering related field
Applicable engineering and physics knowledge
Understanding of vehicle powertrain architectures and components
Basic understanding of electric machines
Basic understanding of controls of hydraulics and heat transfer
Understanding of modelling and simulating electric or mechatronic systems
Excellent written and verbal communication ability
Strong presentation skills
Customer focused
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment VISA or other sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) matching contributions of up to 6%
Skill development workshops
Ongoing learning and development programs
Access to Schaeffler Academy's learning and training offering
Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health
Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer