PL Development Engineer - Mechanical Modules
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Job Description
Apply by October 24th
Power a world of ideas.
Curitiba-PR
At Electrolux Group, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!
About the role:
For more than one hundred years now, the Electrolux Group has been working at shaping living for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care and wellbeing. But as consumer needs and wants continue to evolve, we have even more work to do. It's our R&D teams that ensure our company stays at the forefront of innovation, investigating and making use of the latest technology in order to enable our company to keep delivering outstanding experiences.
What you’ll do:
As Development Engineer within R&D Freestanding Cookers Architecture and Mechanical Module Team you will work with new product developments, cost reductions and quality improvements from the initial brief, through the design and development stage, to the testing of one or more prototypes, right through to final manufacture and implementation. You will develop and optimize components, subgroups and modules according to global strategies and regional needs as well as Architecture and/or Module management & governance under your responsibility.
In detail, you will:
- Create and validate mechanical components/modules/systems taking care of its design and development (technical specification, functionality, reliability, manufacturability, safety, quality, cost etc.)
- Drive the execution of mechanical development project/activities
- Support test manual definition for components/modules
- Support Laboratories (internal ones and external partners) on development/verification test result’s analysis and cooperating in finding technical solutions
- Develop designs & systems and validate through calculation/simulation modelling (CAD/CAE) and prototype/experimental testing
- Participate in system/module/components definition and its reviews, ensuring standardization & modularization approach
- Be responsible in issued technical documentation
- Participate in supplier evaluation and selection
- Monitor and commission changes to plant and systems (PLM, …) and support part/product approval
- Supply all technical input for product literature, BOM, labels, technical manuals, etc.
- Support technical leader on project deliveries / documentation / planning / protos
As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/EAI).
Who you are:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent education background
- Good understanding of engineering, manufacturing and assembly principals
- Good knowledge of quality tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, Tolerance analysis tools)
- Solid experience with 3D modelling tools (CATIA V5 or NX preferable)
- Experience with stamping and injection processes
- Experience with FEA is a plus
- Knowledge of GD&T is a plus
- Proficient level language skills in English
Where you’ll be:
You will be based at the Guabirotuba plant in Curitiba. One of the focal points for all Latin American Electrolux operations, this plant is the base for over 3200 collaborators, all focused on transforming the way the world lives by shaping lives for the better with their work.
In order to create a culture of inclusion and care for everyone's wellbeing, we offer the following benefits:
- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment (4x1);
- Profit share bonus;
- Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
- Family-friendly benefits such as extended paternity leave (4 weeks);
- Insurance policy plan;
- Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.
As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.