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Now we are looking for a new colleague of Mechanical Engineer for our Test systems BU, Industrial Technology Division at our location of ZF Holdings, Songjiang, Shanghai, China.\nWhat you can look forward to as Mechanical Engineer - Test Systems:\nMain Objectives: To design and develop the mechanical structure of specific test benches according to customer's SOR, which is synchronized, error-free, lean, standardized technologies, and with short setup time and lower maintenance levels. Be part of the engineering team and support the engineering manager from a technical aspect.\nDetailed Duties: Technical support for Sales, Project management, Service and/or other team. Responsible for the Mechanical design (3D and/or 2D), BOM and the documentation of test benches. Proactive get to understand the mechanical specifications/ protocols from customers. Make various calculations such as strength of materials, forces, and stresses. Designing with the best Safety and Ergonomic practices, know-how in local standards and governmental guidelines. Managing design reviews internally/ with customer and sign meeting minutest properly. Participate and be responsible for the internal project acceptance.Be part of the project team and be responsible for mechanical problem-solving in the whole project process, to achieve the project's final acceptance. Supplier management support (delivery on time, cost, quality…). Selection and verification of local mechanical components (including clarification of acquisitions).Technical support for manufacture, installation, and debug on site. Work closely together with the electrical engineer to get the assigned machine to reach the customer's SOR and industrial standard.\nOther tasks as assigned.\nYour Profile as Mechanical Engineer - Test Systems:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related major. 3~5 years of mechanical design and dimensioning working experience and good technical know-how in the field of automotive R&D testing or EOL testing, especially in the new energy vehicle application area. Basic know-how in fluid engineering (cooling water, hydraulics, pneumatics, conditioning). Experiences in machine dynamics and strength calculation. Has solid knowledge of testing, cycle time robots. Familiar with the dimensioning of mechanical components.\nRequire good command of Creo/Axalant/SAP/(KissSoft)/Office Knowledge and other computer skills. Familiar with software for finite element analysis, and able to design new machines and/or tooling.\nVery good analytical skills, communication, and presentation skills, both written and oral. Analytical problem-solving skills. Have excellent knowledge of customers’ specifications and strong design/process skills to meet or exceed targets.\nGood teamwork with strong customer-oriented, willingness to take challenges and responsibilities. Open mind and effective communication with team members. Able to work with high independence, able to work under pressure, and in a tight schedule. Pursue high-quality standards and implement them.\nGood English and Mandarin skills, both oral and written. German not required, would be a plus. Willingness for business travel within China frequently and for the long term.\nHas network with local leading engineering suppliers and manufacturers.\nWhy you should choose ZF in China?\nIndividual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.\nExperience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.\nFind Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.\nBe part of our ZF team as Mechanical Engineer - Test Systems and apply now!\nContact\nConstance Wu\n","description_format":"text","description_chars":4175,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Automotive Components"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-23T15:09:29Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":88,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.883,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:3","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-26T05:57:25Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/zf-group-mechanical-engineer-test-systems","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/zf-group-mechanical-engineer-test-systems.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-26T17:11:29Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":23042,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-27T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":7001},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=7001"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fzf-group-mechanical-engineer-test-systems"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fzf-group-mechanical-engineer-test-systems"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fzf-group-mechanical-engineer-test-systems"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/zf-group-mechanical-engineer-test-systems\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fzf-group-mechanical-engineer-test-systems"}]}