Senior Design Engineer
Aptiv
Chennai, India
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeSenior
AboutAptiv
Aptivisaglobaltechnologycompanythatdevelopssafer,greenerandmoreconnectedsolutions,whichenablethefutureof mobility. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Aptiv has 160,000 employees andoperates14 technical centers, as well asmanufacturingsitesandcustomersupportcenters,in44countries.Visitaptiv.com
Today,ourmissionistoshapetheworldwithmoresafer,greenerandmoreconnectedsolutionsthat'schangingtheworld.We arededicatedtobringthenextgenerationof autonomousvehicles,smartcitiesandconnectivitytolife.
Aptiv Connection Systems, Chennai Engineering Center in Chennai, Indiaestablishedin 2001 catering complete productdevelopmentsolutionsrightfromconceptdesigntill validationtestingtoglobalOEMs.Located inChennaicity,thesouthernpartofIndiawhichis knownasautomotivehubofIndia.
Major Accountabilities:
Own the end‑to‑end design, development, and release of automotive Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) electrical centers, including
fuse boxes, power distribution units, HV junction boxes, and related assemblies.
Perform hands‑on MCAD design using Siemens NX, including creation and maintenance of 3D part and assembly models, large assemblies,
detailed 2D drawings, specifications, and BOMs for mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Interpret engineering drawings and specifications, effectively communicating design intent to manufacturing and quality teams.
Apply GD&T, tolerance stack‑up analysis, and packaging constraints to ensure dimensional accuracy and proper integration of complex
electrical and mechanical interfaces.
Ensure designs comply with automotive requirements for thermal performance, electrical safety, sealing (IP ratings), vibration, and durability.
Drive Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test (DFM/DFA/DFT) in collaboration with manufacturing engineering, tooling teams, and
suppliers.
Manage design release and configuration control through established ECR/ECN processes, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and revision
control.
Support Design Validation (DV) and Production Validation (PV) activities by reviewing test results and implementing corrective and preventive
design actions.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with electrical, CAE, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams to resolve technical, production,
and launch issues.
Support supplier technical reviews, tooling development, PPAP activities, and production launch readiness.
Apply prototyping techniques to develop and evaluate physical prototypes for design validation and testing.
EDUCATION
(Qualificationsobtainedinthecourseofformaleducationand/ortraining)-
BachelorofEngineeringinMechanical/MechatronicsEngineeringstream.
EXPERIENCEREQUIRED:
Minimum 8to 12yearsofexperienceintheConnector/Automotive/Complexplastic/sheetmetalProductDesignandDevelopment.
Traits we seek
A curious engineer who owns the task and acts with urgency in meeting the organizational objectives.
Demonstrating by example.
An effective communicator, actively collaborates with Hardware and System teams of internal and external in nature.
Drive for changes with high level of ownership to win as a team.
Problem solving and critical thinking capabilities, inquisitiveness to learn continuously with growth mindset.
What we offer
Competitive compensation with bonus opportunities
Competitive health benefits
Learning and development environment
Innovation opportunities and recognitions
Opportunities to collaborate with global talents
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Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates
Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.