Mechanical Platform Engineer - Automotive

Company Name

ASTEMO FRANCE S.A.S.Engineering

Job Description:

At Astemo, our technologies shape the way the world moves—from Powertrain & Safety Systems, Chassis, Motorcycle to Software and Aftermarket businesses.

With operations all over the world, a deep commitment to safety and sustainability, we’re building the future of mobility through innovation and cross-border collaboration.

We are currently seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the development of world-class products that deliver both safety and performance.

Your core responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and development of automotive disc brake components from concept through serial production.
• Lead design reviews, including DFMEA activities, to develop robust component and subsystem designs, by establishing detail specifications, performing necessary technical justifications and driving Design for Manufacturing (DfM), for assembly (DfA) and reliability (DfR) initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop and optimize components and support sourcing activities through technical reviews, supplier evaluations and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support prototype builds, pilot production, and industrialization activities by resolving design, manufacturing, and assembly issues.
• Define and support component and system validation plans and investigate test failures and field issues, perform root cause analyses, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards, customer requirements, reliability targets, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, design records, validation reports, change management and core knowledge documentation.

Profile and Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in the design and development of mechanical components within the automotive industry or other high-volume industrial sectors.
• Solid understanding of structural mechanics, fatigue, tribology, wear mechanisms and material behavior.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, forging, machining, stamping, heat treatment, coating, assembly and surface finishing technologies.
• Good knowledge in tolerance analysis and robustness engineering for reliability-driven product development.
• Good understanding of automotive development standards and processes and knowledge on safety-critical product development can be an advantage.
• Experience working with international suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent in English

Salary : 50-55k€

At Astemo, engineering excellence isn’t just about capability—it’s about purpose. Guided by our MISSION “We will contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing world-leading advanced mobility solutions”, our VISION “Safety and Freedom for the world through Mobility.

Onward with Astemo”, and our VALUES—Innovation, DE&I, Agility, Leadership Integrity and Collaboration—we work every day to create technologies that matter.

If you’re ready to put your skills to work in an environment built on global impact and forward thinking, apply today. Jobs | Astemo, Ltd. | Careers