Design Engineer High Voltage Systems

The Design Engineer HV Systems is responsible for the design and development of high voltage power distribution systems used in zero emission vehicles with full electric powertrains. The design Engineer is responsible for translating customer requirements into robust, manufacturable and cost‑effective solutions for series production. You will be involved throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and feasibility through design validation and mass production, working closely within cross‑functional, international project teams.
This role offers strong development opportunities for high‑potential engineers. In this role, you can contribute to innovative solutions enabling the development of zero emission vehicles at key European vehicle OEMs. Sensata’s Tech Ladder provides a clear technical career path for individuals who demonstrate a proven track record of successful innovation within Sensata, enabling progression toward senior technical roles without the need to move into people management. You will report to the Design Engineering Manager.

General Responsibilities
• Leverages engineering fundamentals and org to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
• Detailed understanding of market and implications for business
• Proactively challenge and drives the organization to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
• Product Strategy participant and driver
• Maintain product documentation (drawings and specifications)
• Direct interaction with customers to solicit product specifications requirements, schedule expectations and budget
• Corrosion research and welding characterization & has a strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, mechanics, fluid, thermo and heat transfer
• Advanced knowledge of basic electrical circuits, microelectronic assembly, statistical methods, process control fundamentals and product test processes
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods – welding, brazing, soldering, adhesive bonding, machining, stamping, molding and forming. Basic knowledge of core manufacturing processes
Experience / Qualifications
• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity

What Sensata offers

Sensata provides a technically strong engineering environment with exposure to sensors, high-voltage systems and leading automotive OEMs. Talented engineers could benefit from a clear technical career path (Tech Ladder), enabling progression toward senior technical roles, without the need to move into people management. The role offers opportunities to work in international project teams, gain system-level and full product-lifecycle experience, and develop through coaching, training and on-the-job learning, supported by competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the role and experience.

Base Salary Range:

64,700.00 EUR - 88,990.00 EUR

The salary range is published in line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and relevant country legislation.

Starting Salary

The starting salary offered will be based on objective, gender-neutral criteria , (e.g internal equivalency, relevant skills, experience, qualifications etc.). Applicants will not be asked for salary history.

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• Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing

• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication

•  As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together 

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