Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer - Automotive Business H/F SKF

Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer - Automotive Business
Requisition ID: 23711 Job Category: Research & Development Career level: Specialist Contract type: Permanent Location:
Saint Cyr Sur Loire, FR

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment.Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation ofits Automotive business, withtheobjectiveto build two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?

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Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer - Automotive Business

As a Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer, you will join the R&D Driveline Engineering organization, within the Powertrain Engineering team.In this role you will contribute to developing the next generation of products and knowledge for electrified automotive powertrains. You will also support daily business needs with mechanical and electronic productexpertise, building on SKF's current conductive brush ring and insulating solutions portfolio.This position allows you towork in a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment in close collaboration with teams across the full value chain, from suppliers to customers.Finally,you will translate market trends and customer needs into new, efficient,sustainable,and cost-effective solutions.

Key responsibilities

- You will define,develop,and maintain theproduct's technical data, while continuously updating your technical knowledge to deliver value to SKF customers. You will ensure smooth handling of customer requests by defining application-specific offerings, providing productspecifications,and proposing innovative solutions when needed.

- You also willplan, drive, execute and report product development activities, as part of NMO projects and/or customer enquiries, for both mechanical and mechatronic products.

- Your activities include requirements review, specification definition, design activities, design reviews, DFMEA, simulations, prototypes definition and validation, to ensure robustness of the product, and perfect fit with application specific requirements

- You will capitalize thelesson learned of automotive EV/PWT application/productsin order to improve the knowledge and update the design rules with a specific focus on electric motor current leakage.

- Your electronic and electricalexpertisewill enable you to contribute to customer enquiries by providing solid product and technical insights. You will support Sales and Application Engineers by translating customer sub-system application requirements into clear product requirements.

- You will drive design andvalidateactivities for ICR and engineering changes

- You willwork daily with teams across the full value chain(e.g. application engineering, competence center, manufacturing, purchasing, other product development teams and RTD, testing labs, GBI/GMC labs )todevelop new materials, technologies, simulation tools, processes and to support supplier selection, all with the aim of optimizing our products.

Requirements

- Engineering Master's degree in MechatronicsorsuccessfulexperienceinthisfieldAnexperience or strong interest in Automotive and EV applications is a plus.

- Some years' experience in product development, or as technical leader, or ina similarR&D environment. (NMO and ETO process),

- Good knowledge about electromechanical technology,inelectric motors (types, characteristics, drivers) when used in high power density and integrated applications, such as EV, as well as knowledge in e-motors current leakage (EMD, Circulating, ...).

- Knowledge about power electronicsinvertersand softwaredriversforeMotorcontrol will enable customer interactions at system level and will beconsideredmeritorious.

- Knowledge and experiencein digitalmodeling and simulations tools (matlab)will be considered as a plus

- You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Some knowledge of French language is a plus.

You will enjoy working here if you

- Are customer focused and a proactive result-oriented attitude.

- Have an innovative mindset, hands-on approach, resilient to dynamics and complex business environment, together with a risk mitigation culture

- Show a broad technical interest and curiosity, both in Mechanical and Electrical fields

- Like working in an international environment and havegood communicationskills, to maintain positive and open collaboration with all stakeholders

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmlybelieve that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are - just be yourself. #weareSKF

Someadditionalinformation

The preferred location is at one of our main sites within EMEA, and we are open to other SKF Automotive sites as well.

Regular travel within Europe is required (approximately 5-10 trips per year for factory visits and collaboration), with occasional travel to other regions.

Is this you?

If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than the 8th of february. We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter. (external)

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.