IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY
? Heating wire, metallic heating element, small electromotor, or other electrical product design/development.
? New material, new technology study and introduction.
? Specification refresh and building.
? Support the daily material problem resolution and maintenance.
? Participate in Gentherm local or global teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Material Engineer is responsible for material definition and development, in line with company strategy, specifications, quality and process requirement. He/she applies the company development process to guide the design detail of the material.
The main missions of the role are to:
? Introduce suitable materials across the field with sensitive cognition and innovative spirit.
? Requirement analysis: Analyze the material requirements; Identify the key properties of material; Study out the suitable solution with supplier.
? During development: Lead cross functional to Kick-off the development activity, prepare the detailed DVP with cross function team, validate feasibility of material, tracking the process test, summarize the DVP&R, lead the final review with team, and finally release the material to PDM system.
? Technical management: Prepare and update the material related technical documentation; Ensure that the technical convergence plan meets product quality and costs targets; Ensure that the milestone deadlines are met; Lead DFMEA analysis and building.
? Follow up the new material trial run with cross function team and ensure the new material reaches mass production in actual project smoothly.
? Daily material maintenance and database management.
? Support general material-related problem solving.
? He or she is the technical interface with supplier and obtain internal cross function team agreement on design.
? CAD 2D/3D is needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
? Bachelor/Master’s degree in Electronic or Engineering.
? Experience in Design & Development within an electrical environment, ideally in the automotive industry
? Knowledge and experience in Project Management process
? Team player with strong communication skills
? International mindset.
? Fluent in English communication

TRAVEL: Travel to work related supplier sites.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBLITIES: None

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION OF GENTHERM:

? GLOBAL EXPOSURE: Across the world, Gentherm creates an inclusive work environment for all.

? HEALTH & WELLNESS: Perks in and out of the office to help you get the most out if life.

? ACCESSIBLE LEADERSHIP: The walls are torn down and the playing field is level. We're all working toward the same goals.

? TIME OFF: Recharge with generous paid time off, holidays and more.

? EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: Get more for your money with savings at many of the world's top retailers.

? TRAINING & EDUCATION: Our investment in your growth goes beyond what happens in the office.