Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking a Automotive Engineer 2 to design, develop, and test all aspects of mechanical components and sub-systems, product, equipment, and machinery. You will utilize your expertise to support Methode's growth in the areas of high voltage component design, e.g., busbars, wire harnesses, etc. This will include working with the Sales and Engineering teams along with our customers to determine the solution to their needs.

is a leading global developer of User-Interfaces, LED Lighting, Sensors, and Chassis and Powertrain signal/power distribution solutions. Our team of knowledgeable sales, design engineers, and operations personnel across the globe offer expert advice and develop innovative and highly integrated solutions tailored to address our customers' challenges and meet your objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and analyze product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications
• May lead activities concerning product development, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products for relevant industry (such as Automotive, Medical Device, Power Distribution, Sensor)
• Design and implement mechanical products using various CAD and CAE tools
• Evaluate and implement design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
• Guide less experienced engineers and provide support to more experienced engineers
• Conduct product testing and create models and prototypes
• May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products
• Engage in product team environments related to mechanical & electrical product design
• Interact with sales personnel and travel to customers and vendors as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in engineering from a four year college or university
• 3+ years of related experience
• Self learning, task oriented, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and proficiency with components in electrical transfer
• CAD or equivalent program knowledge, 3D preferred
• Ability to travel
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results

• Ability to travel up to 15% domestic and international

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated design capability to specify, design and develop busbars or similar high voltage components

• Functional knowledge in reference material properties and their applications to component design, test, and validation

• Support local Sales team on acquisition of new projects

• Strong presentation skills with ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and speak to diverse audiences

• Ability to read and manipulate existing CAD data online

• Functional knowledge of FEA analysis with ability to read/understand Moldflow results, Thermal and Mechanical (stress/strain) simulations as well as provide input to model set up and assumptions

• Detailed understanding of GD&T methods with demonstrated capability to apply to detailed designs

• Must demonstrate continuous development and willingness to learn

KEYWORDS: Busbar, busbars, high-voltage, wire harness, battery disconnect units, power disconnect units, PDU, BDU, Inverter, HEV, PHEV, BEV

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.