Product Engineer - Electrical Engineering & Hardware Design (Onsite - Lockport, NY)

$80,000 - $120,000/Yr

Mahle Manufacturing Management - Lockport, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Lockport, NY

About the position

The Product Engineer position at MAHLE Manufacturing Management Inc. focuses on the development of automotive air conditioning compressors, specifically electric drive compressors. The role involves hands-on participation in the entire product development process, including design, component selection, prototype builds, testing, and data analysis. The engineer will work within a team to advance product development and ensure successful customer launches.

Responsibilities

• Work within the MAHLE Compressor Product Development team to advance product development and customer launch activities.
• Design and develop electric drive AC compressor electrical components, including motor drive electronics hardware architecture and design.
• Assist with preparation, build, and testing of compressor product samples and coordination of test programs.
• Develop and author engineering specifications for components and assemblies for mass production.
• Apply creative, diagnostic, and innovative problem solving to engineering challenges.
• Utilize DFMEA/PFMEA processes to ensure robust design prior to mass production.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specify Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Prepare and execute test units, analyzing test data and organizing results relative to specifications.
• Apply engineering practices to reach design solutions.
• Participate in innovation, product cost, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams related to customer program launch activities.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing plants to ensure product design for high value and manufacturability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in development of electrical components and/or power electronics is required; 5 years of experience is preferred.
• Understanding of principles of thermodynamics and engineering design is preferred.
• Automotive/Residential/Commercial air conditioning compressor development experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to convey technical concepts effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to manage time and organize effectively with multiple projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong results orientation and work ethic.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in automotive or residential/commercial air conditioning compressor development.
• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics and engineering design principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000.