Mechanical Designer

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development of heatsinks and power electronic assemblies, ensuring thermal performance, structural robustness, and IP compliance.
• Generate product concepts using CATIA V5, with a focus on plastics and die-castings.
• Drive thermal management strategies through simulation (CFD/FEA), validation testing, and optimization for high-power automotive applications.
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM), supplier coordination (extrusion, die-casting, machining), and root cause resolution to meet cost, weight, and reliability targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, hardware, supply chain, QA, and marketing.
• Perform assembly analysis using basic tolerance stack-up methods and apply component joining and assembly technologies.
• Manage New Product Development (NPD) and Proof of Concept activities.
• Build and test prototypes, revising designs based on performance, manufacturability, and user feedback.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, inspection plans, and assembly instructions.
• Conduct research on materials, competitor products, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical, Automobile, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering.
• 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical design.
• Expert proficiency in CATIA V5.
• Experience with design tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical product design (e.g., sensors, actuators, control modules, DCDC converters).
• Deep understanding of plastics and die-casting manufacturing processes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, failure analysis, and product development life cycles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven record of professional publications and patents.
• Experience in interpreting basic CAE structural simulation results.
• Knowledge of thermal management concepts and systematic design.

About the Company

HELLA is a leading global automotive supplier specializing in innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. We are dedicated to shaping the future of mobility by focusing on autonomous driving, electrification, connectivity, and digitization. With 36,000 employees worldwide, we combine passion and technical expertise to drive market trends and deliver high-quality solutions to the automotive industry.