Senior Mechanical Engineer (xEV Inverter Hardware)

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Engineering

Job Description:

Astemo America is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of xEV inverter and power control unit technologies. Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for interpreting customer system requirements and collaborating with a global engineering team to deliver high-performance inverter solutions tailored to specific applications.

This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support mechanical packaging development for new xEV inverter programs within Astemo America.
• Plan and manage activities across multiple projects to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Analyze customer requirements and work with global teams to deliver optimal inverter designs for various vehicle platforms.
• Serve as the key technical liaison between OEM customers, internal design teams in the U.S. and Japan, manufacturing sites, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams on new product development, existing product enhancements, performance validation, and production launch activities.
• Develop or oversee 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and CAE simulations to support mechanical design.
• Provide hands-on engineering support during prototype builds, sample preparation, and mass production at internal and external manufacturing sites.
• Participate in pricing and quoting processes by supporting cost investigations and BOM estimations.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports using standard software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CAD, CAE).
• Support product validation, testing, and prototyping throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead or support VEC (Value Engineering Cost) activities post-SOP to reduce costs or improve quality.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the design of automotive powertrain components (xEV inverters strongly preferred).
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation (SolidWorks or CATIA preferred).
• Experience with mechanical CAE tools for thermal and structural analysis.
• Familiarity with electrified vehicle systems and inverter integration.
• Proven experience collaborating with customers and suppliers to communicate technical requirements and resolve issues.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Understanding of key quality and design methodologies such as GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, DFMEA, DRBFM, and DFSS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience developing automotive inverters or comparable power electronic devices.
• Experience supporting product cost estimation and quotation activities.
• Bilingual in English and Japanese is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated success managing product development from concept to launch.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 40 pounds and carry equipment up and down stairs.
• Occasional overtime may be required.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% domestic and international travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.