Engineer - Product Development - Linear Drive

Location: Troy
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. Your Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering activities necessary to develop competitive mechanical systems and products. Design and optimize mechanical structures, breaking them down into subsystems and components, while crafting detailed product specifications. Evaluate existing subsystems for reuse and develop alternative structural solutions, selecting the most effective ones. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create CAD models and BOM structures. Lead design reviews with internal and external stakeholders for quality assurance. Perform calculations and analyses, ensuring designs meet all requirements, such as FEA and design for manufacturability. Oversee DFMEA creation and assess risk for parts deviating from specifications. Manage plant requests related to existing products, ensuring quality and performance consistency. Define testing procedures, validate tool designs, and coordinate with test labs for product testing. Innovate new, advanced, and patentable technologies to enhance our product offerings. Guide technical interactions with customers and suppliers throughout the product development cycle. Conduct benchmarking studies of competitor and customer specifications to maintain our competitive edge. Your Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other engineering degrees or equivalent technical experience will be considered. Proficiency in CAD modeling software for creating component and assembly models. Preferred: Experience and knowledge in automotive industry, specifically in chassis technologies such as steering, brake, or suspension systems. Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa or sponsorship. Our Offering Medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match Regular employee appreciation and company events Please see all our benefit offerings at Schaeffler Benefits As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. www.schaeffler.com/careers Your contact Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Daniel Cable 1-248 Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Keywords: Research & Development;

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