Sr. Mechanical Engineer, E-motor/inverter

About the Role
The Sr. Mechanical Engineer, E-Motor/Inverter is responsible for design intent assembly requirements of E-Motor, Inverter Assemblies, and associated test specifications. This role involves conducting root cause analysis of product issues and supporting interim containment action development/verification/implementation as well as permanent corrective action development/verification/implementation. Close collaboration with core engineering is essential to ensure that design intent and validation requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Manufacturing cross-functional teams to resolve product issues/test specification related issues.
• Solve complex component/system-level product or multi-variable issues using standard problem-solving techniques related to E-Motor and Inverter assemblies.
• Lead product change management to address known product compatibility issues and known product design issues in production, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Responsible for design intent assembly requirements for E-Motor/Inverter assembly and the associated enforcement on the line in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct product-level risk assessments due to unintended process, equipment, and part deviations.
• Act as the product engineering representative in the plant for E-Motor and Inverter Mechanical subsystems.
• Engage in data-driven proactive problem solving, root cause analysis, and issue avoidance due to process deviations or critical part quality issues.
• Support new product launches and execute part concession deviations for E-Motor and Inverter assemblies in the manufacturing plant while maintaining design intent.
• Aid in high volume production ramp activities related to product engineering.
• Provide advice on build process development and possible improvements for high volume production lines to ensure process variation remains within acceptable tolerance limits of design intent.

Skills

• Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis using statistical tools such as Minitab, JMP, Python, and MATLAB.
• Proven experience in resident product engineering roles within the plant.
• Prior experience with E-Motor Assemblies, Inverter assemblies, and associated troubleshooting.
• Technical depth in electric motor gearbox assemblies (including Castings, Oil cooling systems, Planetary gear trains, static/dynamic seals, stator, rotors, half-shafts, and Inverter Power Electronics HW Interface) and troubleshooting is required.
• Experience in product development or improvement of E-Motor/Inverter Assemblies.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, DVP&R, DFM/DFA, and RCA methodologies with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills, proficient with Atlassian products.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as Catia or 3DX, along with stack-up analysis (2D & 3D), SQL, and JMP.
• Six Sigma Green or Black belt certification.
• Experience with Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or certification in engineering fundamentals.
• Collegiate experience in FSAE/BAJA or similar programs is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering disciplines with 8+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes, or a Master’s degree in mechanical or automotive disciplines with 6+ years of automotive experience in design & release of vehicle attributes.
• Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques.
• Prior experience in resident product engineering roles within the plant.
• Experience with E-Motor Assemblies, Inverter assemblies, and associated troubleshooting.
• Technical depth in electric motor gearbox assemblies and associated troubleshooting is required.
• Experience in product development or improvement of E-Motor/Inverter Assemblies.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills are required.

Compensation & Benefits
A comprehensive and competitive benefits package is offered, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours of paid time off, while salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours.
• Eligible employees may participate in an equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards are based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with applicable terms.

Equal Opportunity
Diversity is considered a strength, and an inclusive workplace is a commitment. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility
Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests to participate in the application process, please contact the company directly.

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