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Schaeffler

Product Design Engineer – Battery Systems

Schaeffler

. Conduct mechanical development engineering activities required to develop competitive battery system products.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeWooster • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical product design and development, particularly within battery systems and e-mobility, with a strong focus on risk analysis, DFMEA, and configuration management principles. Proficient in 3D CAD software and technical documentation, ensuring precise communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Engineering Degree3D CAD Software ProficiencyDFMEA and Risk AnalysisProduct Design and DevelopmentConfiguration Management

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Hard Skills
Mechanical Product DesignRisk AnalysisDFMEADesign for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA)Technical Documentation3D CAD SoftwareProduct Validation Processes
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
CreoConfiguration Management Tools
Industry Keywords
Battery SystemsE-MobilityInterdisciplinary Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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, and storage location.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k eligible with up to 6% company match
  • Regular employee appreciation and company events