About this role
Location: Onsite Cracow Project Duration: Q4 2026 – Q1 2027 initially Project: Automotive Electronic Control Unit (ECU) / Compute Unit Project Phase: Initial design phase – A-Sample development through production preparation
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Senior Hardware Mechanical Engineer with strong automotive experience to support the development of next-generation automotive compute units / Electronic Control Units (ECUs).
The successful candidate will take ownership of the mechanical design activities, working closely with CAD designers and cross-functional teams including Electrical Engineering, Validation, Material Engineering and Manufacturing.
The role requires strong practical knowledge of mechanical design for automotive electronics, manufacturing technologies, thermal management, EMC/ESD considerations, GD&T and tolerance management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead mechanical design activities for automotive compute units / ECUs.
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Translate and interpret internal and customer requirements using requirements-management tools such as Polarion and DOORS.
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Work closely with CAD designers to develop robust mechanical solutions.
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Coordinate mechanical development with Electrical Engineering, Validation, Material Engineering and other disciplines.
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Define mechanical design concepts suitable for A-Sample development and subsequent production.
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Apply design principles for EMC and ESD robustness.
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Manage dimensional accuracy and interfaces to ensure correct assembly and product performance.
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Perform and review tolerance stack-up calculations and define appropriate tolerances.
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Apply GD&T principles to mechanical components and assemblies.
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Support the selection and application of manufac