Come Innovate Motion with Us
Join our R&D team in Hatvan as a Product Design Engineer and work on the development of automotive products for international customers.
In this role, you will take ownership of complex mechanical product development from concept to series production, translating customer and technical requirements into robust, cost-effective and manufacturable solutions. You will work on actuators and related fluid and thermal management systems, covering the complete development cycle from requirements evaluation and concept design through prototyping, validation, industrialization and production support.
You will work closely with our international engineering teams in Switzerland, Italy and China, as well as with manufacturing, suppliers and customers.
Your responsibilities will be to:
- Take ownership of mechanical product development from technical requirements and concept definition through design, prototyping, validation and industrialization
- Develop 2D and 3D product designs using CAD tools, creating robust, cost-effective and manufacturable solutions that meet customer and technical requirements
- Prepare engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications and other technical documentation
- Perform and support engineering simulations and technical analyses, interpreting results to support design decisions
- Define test and validation plans, coordinate prototype builds and follow validation activities throughout the development process
- Perform and support DFMEA, compliance matrix evaluation, root cause analysis and engineering change management
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability and support successful industrialization and production launch
- Coordinate engineering activities and technical topics with international development teams, customers and suppliers
- Contribute to cost optimization, value engineering and continuous product improvement throughout development and series production
- Supporting Quality on 8D process
Our requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in R&D product development
- Experience within the automotive industry
- Strong knowledge of CAD systems; Siemens NX / Solidedge experience is highly preferred
- Experience with Teamcenter or a similar PLM system is an advantage
- Experience of product development processes following ASPICE methodology, engineering materials, manufacturing technologies and design for manufacturability
- Experience with engineering simulations, testing and validation activities
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of engineering activities and coordinate development projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in international, cross-functional teams
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics or fluid/thermal system development is a strong advantage
- Experience in plastic component design is a strong advantage
What we offer:
- Opportunity to work on exciting international automotive R&D projects
- International onboarding and knowledge transfer with our engineering teams in Switzerland and Italy
- Close collaboration with engineering teams across Europe and China
- A stable, long-term career opportunity within a global automotive manufacturing company
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including cafeteria, annual bonus and commuting support
Location: Hatvan, Hungary
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in R&D product development
- Experience within the automotive industry
- Strong knowledge of CAD systems
- Experience with Siemens NX or Solid Edge
- Experience with Teamcenter or a similar PLM system
- Experience with product development processes following ASPICE methodology
- Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing technologies, and design for manufacturability
- Experience with engineering simulations, testing, and validation activities
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of engineering activities, and coordinate development projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in international, cross-functional teams
- Fluent English communication skills
- Experience in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, or fluid and thermal system development
- Experience in plastic component design
Johnson Electric Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Electric and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Electric.
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Affordable Benefits — Health, dental, and vision options are accessible at several facilities, with baseline plans described as heavily subsidized or even low-to-no cost for some roles. Low employee co-pays are also noted in certain locations.
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Retirement Support — Company-matched 401(k) plans or pensions are highlighted as solid pillars of the package, supporting long-term financial security.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Shift premiums, paid breaks in some cases, and ample overtime opportunities enhance total earnings for many production and technical roles.
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What We Do
Johnson Electric is a global manufacturer of motion products, control systems, flexible interconnects, electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems, and related electromechanical components. Established in Hong Kong, the company serves more than 1,500 customers across automotive, industrial, medical, smart metering, appliances, home automation, power tools, and other markets. Its operations span 20 countries and four continents, supporting applications that improve movement, control, and connectivity.
