Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the automotive industry and for selected industrial segments. With 2’000 employees in more than 25 countries and 80 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs.

Our Polymer Center of Competence, located at Lindholmen in Gothenburg Sweden, is a newly founded branch of the Oetiker Group with the global responsibility to develop polymer connecting solutions and systems mainly for thermal management applications in electric vehicles. We benefit from the global footprint and expertise of the Oetiker Group while maintaining an innovative start-up feeling. We create high-quality solutions to ensure the future of clean and secure e-mobility.

Please find here two videos showing our products for E-mobility applications: 

• https://players.brightcove.net/4684385787001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6282098101001
• https://players.brightcove.net/4684385787001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6284383839001

We are expanding our team in Gothenburg and are looking for a Project & Product Development Engineer. You will be responsible for developing innovative polymer connecting solutions for thermal management applications in electric vehicles as well as for designing robust assembly processes for these solutions while meeting quality, time and cost expectations.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative polymer connecting solution and fluid system concepts, including 3D models, detailed drawings, mockups, pretotypes etc.
• Support sales as technical expert in interactions with customers and provide system integration design support to customers to integrate our solutions into their systems
• Plan and execute R&D projects (products and processes) while meeting quality, time and cost expectations and report project status to team members and customers
• Plan and oversee the production of samples/prototypes and manage all internal and external testing and validation activities for new polymer solutions
• Plan and oversee feasibility studies to assess the possibilities and risks of achieving project goals
• Coordinate and manage the creation of engineering-related paperwork, e.g. DVP&R and FMEA

• Degree in engineering (BSc/MSc)
• 5+ years working experience as a project engineer or equivalent, preferably in automotive or a high-volume OEM environment
• Professional experience in the development and design of plastic parts
• Excellent knowledge of CAD (preferably SolidWorks)
• Experience with quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Experience in moldflow and finite element analysis is a plus
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop strong client relationships and to explain complex technical issues/solutions in a simple and compelling way
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Swedish and English
• Self-motivated and a self-starter with hands-on skills and a team-oriented attitude

A position at the Polymer Center of Competence offers exciting global challenges and a whole range of development opportunities. The unique company culture adopted from the Oetiker Group is built on a strong sense of trust where employees are encouraged to contribute from day one. We are therefore looking for colleagues who share our customer-focused mindset of delivering quality and value in everything we do.

We strongly encourage equal rights and gender equality. At Oetiker, everyone has the same possibilities to grow and develop with us.

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