Job ID: 29688

Location: Chatham, CA

The Product Engineer is responsible for the function of actuator products in vehicle powertrain (propulsions) systems. This includes the following:

• Determining functional requirements for actuator products in vehicle systems
• Detailed product design to meet functional and durability requirements with attention to robust high volume manufacturing feasibility, including design for manufacture and achieving target costs
• Providing the product knowledge for promotion of new business and explaining to internal support groups
• Guiding and driving prototype builds and testing
• Providing opportunities to predict product performance and durability using engineering analysis tools
• Providing product expertise for production line launch
• Providing technical support to customers during product launch
• Problem solving for quality issues with products in production
• Presenting new product concepts to customers
• Complying with Vitesco Technologies development systems (Product Development Cycle, DFSS, etc), including necessary documentation
• Implementing practical engineering solutions to solve diverse technical problems
• Providing technical presentation material as required

The candidate will need:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• Good communication / inter-personal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Fluency in another language is helpful.
• Must have demonstrated technical presentation skills (Business Language – English).
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience drawing and modeling with CAD software
• Proven technical leadership skills

Background that is beneficial includes:

• Experience in designing electro-mechanical actuators.
• Experience or formal training in tribology (wear and friction) to analyze failure modes
• Experience with launching products while meeting cost, timing and quality objectives.
• Knowledge of DFSS, FMEAs, DOE, DVP&R, Six Sigma, CAE, Fault Tree Analysis and other engineering tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Tolerance Chain analysis.
• Understanding of combustion engines and Electric Vehicle technologies.
• Proficient in engineering problem solving skills.
• Experience facilitating technical meetings with suppliers and customers

Please note: No relocation or immigration support is available for this role.