Mechanical Development Engineer – Frame Design

Develops and evaluates the mechanical design of eBike frame studies and eBike drivetrain interfaces based on appropriate validation criteria. Works with local bicycle industry manufacturers in Taiwan and Asia, as well as engineering departments at Bosch eBike Systems headquarter in Germany, to ensure project success.

- Independently develop, perform and evaluate design studies e.g for frames interfaces, crank arms and chainring interfaces and chain boxes for new Bosch eBike Systems products such as center drive units
- Actively coordinate and be responsible for prototype manufacturing of design studies, ensuring on time, on spec, on budget delivery of planned prototypes. Drive the arrangement of frame and component certification testing and procurement.
- Show initiative to invite and perform engineering design reviews online meetings with eBike HQ and suppliers, providing feedback especially regarding bike industry standards, eBike integration and manufacturability.
- Assurance local support for Bosch drive unit interface component suppliers to achieve their product requirements.
- Work hand in hand with cross-functional Taiwanese and Asian suppliers (also on-site) to obtain and gather bicycle industry insights. Evaluate, summarize feedback and communicate within the Bosch eBike Systems organization.
- Communicate and cooperate independently with external suppliers and align the results with internal colleagues to generate an overview of potential suppliers for different component manufacturing technologies.
- Be part of the international Bosch eBike Family and the intercultural development teams working on new products and innovations. Be part of the next big thing!

Requirements

- B.S. in mechanical engineering or similar, M.S. preferred.
- at least 4 years working experience in the industry, 8 years working experience, with experience in communication with external suppliers or partners is preferred
- Very good knowledge on mechanical engineering (FMEA, strength calculation, statistical evaluation)
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people in a variety of disciplines through all levels of an organization.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset
- Experience with CAD design + database system (3D CAD Creo & PDM experience is a big plus) including the creation of technical documentation and drawings with GD&T.

- Experience working in bicycle industry (component supplier, assembler, frame manufacturer, OEM) is a plus
- Previous experience in product design a plus
- German language skills a plus
- Engineering knowledge in engineering & analysis tools (8d problem solving, DRBFM) is a plus