Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Clarios
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

What you will do

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

Create advanced energy storage designs and support R&D of Core Technologies to meet automotive customers' needs, coordinate product development to meet timelines, support product launches in the plant, and maintain engineering changes of production products.

How you will do it

- Under leadership of a Lead Mechanical Engineer, support component design and development of advanced technology batteries, supercapacitor systems, sodium-Ion batteries, lithium-ion cells, and lithium-ion systems and sub-systems, working with a cross functional team of engineers including electrical, systems, modeling, software, and manufacturing.

- Support development of Core technologies related to Advanced Energy Storage Systems.

- Specify and design multiple complex mechanical components and sub-assemblies using Solid Works CAD system - including injection molded plastic/rubber components, labels, machined/cast metal parts, formed metal parts, structural items, fans, fasteners, gaskets, clips, and other hardware to OEM and Aftermarket automotive requirements for high volume production.

- Prepare technical drawings of components and assemblies.

- Create complete packaging studies for new product development including customer vehicle integration. Review package studies for other engineers' projects.

- Perform complete dimensional tolerance stacks and apply GD&T to components and/or assemblies as directed.

- Assist other engineers with design for manufacturability (DFM) to ensure that the design of components optimizes the manufacturing and assembly process. Ensure that the design of components facilitates handling throughout the product life cycle from shipping through disassembly and recycling.

- Review and propose updates to product requirements.

- Prepare Engineering Documentation including DFMEA's, Evaluations, Test Requests, and Test Reports as directed.

- Provides mechanical team input for the creation of Test Plans (DVP&R) and testing.

- Assist ongoing activities for cost reduction of components and assemblies.

- Work with suppliers to drive product procurement and open engineering issues.

- Participate in team meetings to support program development.

- Support and provide directions in prototype and pre-production assembly builds.

What we look for

Required Qualifications

- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 3 years of experience.

- Experience in plastic part design and knowledge of injection molding process.

- Applied Solid Modeling (CAD) Experience at least 2 years.

- Knowledge of MS Office Products such as excel, power point, project, and word.

- Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R

Preferred Qualifications

- General understanding of electrical and thermal engineering.

- Solid Works Experience.

- General manufacturing knowledge.

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What you get:

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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