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Astemo Ltd. · 2 months ago

Mechanical Packaging Engineer - R0085807

Harrodsburg, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Astemo Ltd. is a global Mechanical Hardware team responsible for the mechanical design of enclosures across various controller product lines. The Design Engineer I role focuses on developing durable mechanical packaging to withstand various challenges and is ideal for early-career engineers looking to grow their skills.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Design mechanical enclosures for automotive controllers, using materials and processes such as high-pressure die casting, stamping, and injection molding

Use CAD tools (preferably SolidWorks) to develop 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings

Create and maintain documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R, DRBFM, and other quality tools

Conduct or support mechanical, thermal, and vibration analysis (FEA/CFD)

Support solder fatigue analysis using tools such as ANSYS Sherlock

Ensure manufacturability (DFM) approval from suppliers and internal product engineering teams

Maintain the mechanical bill of materials (BOM) and support test development for DV and PV phases

Represent Astemo in customer meetings and internal reviews

Ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables in line with project milestones

Prepare and present technical reports and weekly updates to management

Conform to internal and customer design specifications and standards

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorksMechanical DesignFEA/CFD AnalysisThermal ManagementElectronics PackagingMicrosoft OfficeProblem-SolvingClear CommunicationTime Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

0–2 years of experience in mechanical design or engineering (internships and co-ops welcome)

Familiarity with CAD software, ideally SolidWorks

Strong problem-solving skills and a foundation in mechanical design principles

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams

Strong personal organization and time management

Preferred

Experience in electronics packaging, controller, or connector design

Exposure to high-pressure die casting, stamping, or injection molding processes

Background in thermal management and analysis

Familiarity with FEA and CFD tools (especially ANSYS Suite, Star-CCM+)

Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up methods (statistical and arithmetic)

Previous work with solder fatigue analysis (e.g., ANSYS Sherlock)

Customer-facing or supplier coordination experience

Comfort working in multicultural and global teams

Company

Astemo Ltd.

In January 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo completed a business merger and began their journey as the global mega-supplier “Hitachi Astemo”.

Founded in 2021

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees