Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer – Transmission Solenoids

Job Description

We are looking for an Advanced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and industrialization of automotive transmission solenoids. In this role, you will own mechanical design activities from concept through series production, working closely with global, cross-functional teams to deliver robust, cost-effective, and high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs for transmission solenoids, including housings, armatures, springs, valves, and interfaces. 
• Translate customer and system requirements into detailed design concepts, CAD models, drawings, and specifications.
• Own mechanical design from concept, validation, release, and series support.
• Create and maintain BOMs, drawings, tolerance analyses, and documentation in the PLM system.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles for high-volume automotive production.
• Participate in DFMEA/DRBFM, DVP&R, design reviews, and validation testing.
• Support industrialization, ramp-up, and series production with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Analyze and resolve design, production, and field issues using structured problem-solving.
• Support customer technical discussions and engineering changes.
• Drive cost, quality, and standardization improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design or product development (automotive preferred).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (NX and Teamcenter preferred).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, tolerancing, materials, and DFM/DFA.
• Experience with automotive quality tools (DFMEA, DRBFM, DVP&R).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with automotive electromechanical components, especially transmission solenoids or valves.
• Knowledge of automatic transmission or powertrain systems (AT, CVT, DCT).
• Experience supporting series production and change management.
• FEA or mechanical simulation experience.
• Spanish and/or German proficiency.

Additional Information

Why this position:

• Work on advanced automotive transmission technology.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams.
• Continuous technical and professional development.
• Strong culture of innovation, quality, and sustainability.