Senior Mechanical Designer for Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Powertrain division) IASI

Mandatory requirements:
- University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or comparable;
- Advanced usage of ProEngineer for modeling / drawing / assembly (other CAD tools could be considered with restrictions)
- Advanced Knowledge of plastic design, die cast, sheet metal parts;
- Tolerance analysis / FEA knowledge;
- Three or more years practice on 3D CAD;
- Advanced interpersonal skills (communication, presentation);
- Fluent English and/or German.

Optional requirements:
- Postgraduate international studies is a plus
- Automotive experience is an advantage;
- Organizing and leadind skills would be and advantage

For our Engineering Location Iasi we search for dynamic and motivated people to join our Powertrain Electronics department.

The Powertrain Division integrates innovative, efficient drive systems in vehicles. Our goal is to continuously increase performance and drive comfort, while simultaneously reducing fuel consumption and emissions. We do this by advancing the development of ultra-modern petrol and diesel fuel injection systems, engine management and transmission control systems and hybrid drive components and systems a little more each day. With a workforce of 27,000 and a turnover of over 5 billion euro (2006), our trailblazing ideas have already set new standards – and are all set to drive the future too.

The Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) represents the “greenest,” most economically, feasible option of personal transportation currently available on the market. It combines an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, providing high fuel economy, improved driveability and reduced emissions. In HEV team you will be involved in defining the future of this technology by developing the SW which controls the combustion engine and the electric motor.

In Iasi location, Mechanical Design activities are focused on:
- Electrical Machine Application with responsibilities in measurement and control of the power-inverter. The inverter is at the heart of the Electric Drive, controlling the transfer of energy between battery and electric motor.
- DC-DC Convertor transforms the energy storage system's high voltage into the vehicle power supply voltage and vice versa.
- Battery Management systems, which store energy needed for the electrical drivetrain

For the HEV control units you are responsible for development and design of mechanical and electromechanical equipment and components which include:
- Concept design, generation CAD model and drawings with ProE Wildfire 2/ Pro Intralink;
- Interface between mechanical, hardware and layout area;
- (D)FMEA;
- FEM simulation;
- Tolerance calculation;
- Temperature simulation;
- Documentation (CAD data, test specification, review protocols).

The working model could include varied tasks in all above areas, or a specialization in a certain field of activity.

You will join a young and motivated team to support our world wide developed projects for automotive customers.

A mentor will support you to stepwise take over own responsibility after an initial training phase which will familiarize you with our products, tools, processes and organization.


What we will offer you:
Competitive salary
Relocation package for non-Iasi residents
Excellent career opportunities in both technical and managerial area
Advantageous bank conditions and loan programs
Private medical inssurance
Flexible working hours

Like to drive with us? This way to our high-performance team:

Siemens VDO Automotive S.R.L.
Bld. Poitiers no. 10
700671 Iasi, Romania

A Continental Corporation company

Phone: +40 (232) 30-7006
Fax: +40 (232) 22 03 31
Email: career-auto-iasi@continental-corporation.com
Web: www.continental-corporation.com

The Continental AG is a leading international partner to the automotive industry. With currently about 150,000 employees worldwide, a turnover of 25 billion euro in 2006 and our unrivalled expertise in the fields of tire and brake technology, chassis components and vehicle electronics, we are committed to becoming the world’s leading provider of safety and comfort for individual mobility. For you, that means ample scope to get your career up to speed – in an atmosphere defined by openness, flat hierarchies, international mobility and self-motivation.