xEV Drive Unit Design Engineer

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Engineering

Job Description:

Job Summary:

As a member of the Astemo xEV Drive Unit Design Engineering, the primary responsibility of this position is to design, plan, and coordinate multiple processes of product development used in automotive xEV e-Axle.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate with global Drive Unit Design Engineering organizations in engineering activities of xEV e-Axles: original design, design change management, validation, production launch and problem troubleshooting.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, internal and external contacts to achieve project deliverables. Facilitate accurate & timely e-Axle program technical communication.
• Lead design change development and implementation.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and troubleshooting in e-Axle product life cycle.
• Create / revise 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for e-Axle and its components.
• Create / revise technical specifications for e-Axle and its components.
• Document, analyze and communicate various types of technical data / information using industry standard software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Solidworks).
• Support internal e-Axle manufacturing sites for various engineering duties during development and mass production timing.
• Support various types of cost management and improvement activities.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

[Must have] The qualified candidate is required to:

• Demonstrate fluent English communication, strong initiative / motivation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to accurately document / analyze / communicate various types of data & information.
• Possess good skills with a CAD program for 3D model and 2D drawing creation.
• Capable to travel occasionally as needed to international and domestic destinations to support e-Axle program objectives. Some extended training or program support time in Japan is a possibility.

[Good to have, not mandatory] The ideal candidate is preferred to:

• Practical work experience in automotive industry.
• Possess MS degree in a related engineering field.
• Have experience with DFMEA or DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode).
• Have experience with problem troubleshooting.
• Have experience in development program, problem troubleshooting, or design change implementation.
• Have practical work experience with e-Axle.
• Have experience in structural, thermal or magnetic FEA calculations.
• Have a second language proficiency e.g. Japanese.

Education: Possess at min. a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering studies or a related engineering field.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A (potential for development)

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Carrying equipment up and down stairs. Occasional overtime will be required.

Travel: Some domestic and International travel may be required up to 20%. Must have a valid driver’s license.

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.

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