Location:

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Job ID:

R0052342

Date Posted:

2024-05-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Job Summary:

As a member of the Hitachi xEVDesign Engineering, the primary responsibility of this position is to lead/coordinate multiple processes of product development of automotive xEV motor. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate with global Motor Design Engineering organizations in engineering activities of xEV traction motors: original design, design change management, validation, production launch and problem troubleshooting.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, internal and external contacts to achieve project deliverables.  Facilitate accurate & timely motor program technical communication.
• Lead design change development and implementation.
• Conduct failure mode analysis and troubleshooting in motor product life cycle.
• Create / revise 3D CAD models and 2D manufacturing drawings for motor and its components. 
• Create / revise technical specifications for motor and its components.
• Document, analyze and communicate various types of technical data / information using industry standard software (e.g. Microsoft Office, Solidworks).
• Support internal motor manufacturing sites for various engineering duties during development and mass production timing.
• Support various types of cost management and improvement activities.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

[Must have] The qualified candidate is required to:

• Demonstrate fluent English communication, strong initiative / motivation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to accurately document / analyze / communicate various types of data & information.
• Have experience with DFMEA or DRBFM (Design Review Based on Failure Mode).
• Have experience with problem troubleshooting.
• Possess good skills with a CAD program for 3D model and 2D drawing creation.
• When public health situation permits, capable to travel occasionally as needed to international and domestic destinations to support motor program objectives. Some extended training or program support time in Japan/China is a possibility.

[Good to have] The ideal candidate is preferred to:

• Possess MS or PhD degree in a related engineering field.
• Have demonstrated success in project leadership or supervisory experience.
• Have successful experience in development program, problem troubleshooting, or design change implementation.
• Have practical work experience with electric motors.
• Have experience in structural, thermal or magnetic FEA calculations.
• Have a second language proficiency e.g. Japanese.

Additionally, the ability to work independently with minimal direction is required as are strong/effective verbal and written communication skills.  Ability to travel and support activities and coordination at the global level is required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering studies or a related engineering field

Experience: Have a minimum of 5 years practical experience of drive unit design & geartrain design.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N/A

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Carrying equipment up and down stairs.  Occasional overtime will be required.

Travel: Some domestic and International travel may be required up to 20%. Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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