CAD ENGINEER

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

A world leader in onboard energy storage and emission reduction systems, OPmobility C-Power develops solutions for all types of powertrains including, gasoline, diesel, hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles. Electrification is the driver of low-carbon mobility and with the E-Power business, OPmobility is developing battery packs, electronics and power electronics for heavy-duty mobility and light vehicles.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.

Product Design/CAD Engineer

Location:

Elkhart, IN

Summary

Design of the battery pack, realization of studies and technical deliverables in the quotation and development phases of projects, in collaboration with Core Team & Extended Team members. Participation in the development of new technical solutions or design tools and methods (design guide, procedures, instructions).

Responsibilities & Activities

• System Design: Definition of the battery pack taking into account the functions of the product, the customer's specifications (CDC, design tools, environment, etc.) and the constraints linked to the manufacturing processes (process for the components & assembly process of the pack) by seeking the best technical and economic compromises.
• Studies & Design Justification:
  Carrying out of studies corresponding to the definition of the product (stack-up, mechanical calculation...) by integrating the results of simulation studies. Is the guarantor of the Deliverables design (3D models, Drawings) according to the quality and the defined deadline.
• Component Design: Functional definition of the components in relation to the suppliers and the CES division PO contacts (MSDE, purchasing, CDE, Laboratory, etc.)
• Cross-Functional Actions: Participation in the development of design tools and methods (Design guides, Procedures and instructions, checklist, etc.)

Requirements

• Engineering Technician or Engineer
• Mastery of the CAD design tool (CATIA, UG Nx)
• ISO quotation (GD&T) / stack-up
• Languages:
  
  English
• Knowledge of:

• • Battery pack and associated manufacturing processes
  • Plastic part design and associated manufacturing processes
  • Metallic part design and associated manufacturing processes
  • Thermal management
  • Electronic
  • Electrical harness

• Knowledge and mastery of CAD quality tools and standards (QChecker)
• Knowledge customer data systems
• Knowledge of tools and quality systems - INPRO, PLM, product design process
• Design FMEA

Job Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team spirit
• Listen
• Organization
• Rigor

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance

As a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.

Date:
Nov 17, 2025

Location: