Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer - Automotive Business

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.    

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?  
 
We are now looking for a … 

 
Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer – Automotive Business 

As a Senior Mechatronic Product Development Engineer, you will join the R&D Driveline Engineering organization, within the Powertrain Engineering team. In this role you will contribute to developing the next generation of products and knowledge for electrified automotive powertrains. You will also support daily business needs with mechanical and electronic product expertise, building on SKF’s current conductive brush ring and insulating solutions portfolio. This position allows you to work in a multidisciplinary and dynamic environment in close collaboration with teams across the full value chain, from suppliers to customers. Finally, you will translate market trends and customer needs into new, efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. 

    
Key responsibilities  

• You will define, develop, and maintain the product’s technical data, while continuously updating your technical knowledge to deliver value to SKF customers. You will ensure smooth handling of customer requests by defining application-specific offerings, providing product specifications, and proposing innovative solutions when needed. 

• You also will plan, drive, execute and report product development activities, as part of NMO projects and/or customer enquiries, for both mechanical and mechatronic products. 

• Your activities include requirements review, specification definition, design activities, design reviews, DFMEA, simulations, prototypes definition and validation, to ensure robustness of the product, and perfect fit with application specific requirements 

• You will capitalize the lesson learned of automotive EV/PWT application/products in order to improve the knowledge and update the design rules with a specific focus on electric motor current leakage. 

• Your electronic and electrical expertise will enable you to contribute to customer enquiries by providing solid product and technical insights. You will support Sales and Application Engineers by translating customer sub-system application requirements into clear product requirements. 

• You will drive design and validate activities for ICR and engineering changes  

• You will work daily with teams across the full value chain ( e.g. application engineering, competence center, manufacturing, purchasing, other product development teams and RTD, testing labs, GBI/GMC labs ) to develop new materials, technologies, simulation tools, processes and to support supplier selection, all with the aim of optimizing our products. 

Requirements  

• Engineering Master’s degree in Mechatronics or successful experience in this field An experience or strong interest in Automotive and EV applications is a plus. 

• Some years’ experience in product development, or as technical leader, or in a similar R&D environment. (NMO and ETO process), 

• Good knowledge about electromechanical technology, in electric motors (types, characteristics, drivers) when used in high power density and integrated applications, such as EV, as well as knowledge in e-motors current leakage (EMD, Circulating, …).  

• Knowledge about power electronics inverters and software drivers for eMotor control will enable customer interactions at system level and will be considered meritorious. 

• Knowledge and experience in digital modeling and simulations tools (matlab) will be considered as a plus 

• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken. Some knowledge of French language is a plus. 

 
You will enjoy working here if you  

• Are customer focused and a proactive result-oriented attitude. 

• Have an innovative mindset, hands-on approach, resilient to dynamics and complex business environment, together with a risk mitigation culture 

• Show a broad technical interest and curiosity, both in Mechanical and Electrical fields 

• Like working in an international environment and have good communication skills, to maintain positive and open collaboration with all stakeholders 
   

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF  

  
Some additional information  

The preferred location is at one of our main sites within EMEA, and we are open to other SKF Automotive sites as well.  

Regular travel within Europe is required (approximately 5–10 trips per year for factory visits and collaboration), with occasional travel to other regions. 

You will report Benoit Hauvespre, R&D Powertrain Ball Bearing and eMotor Special who is located in Saint Cyr sur Loire, France. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Benoit Hauvespre on Teams or by email at benoit.hauvespre@skf.com 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Anasthasie Bonhomme, Recruitment Expert on Teams or by email at anasthasie.bonhomme@skf.com. Please note that we can't accept applications via email.  
  

Is this you?   

If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than the 9th of January.  We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible. 

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