Location
In office (Gómez Palacio)
Seniority
Junior
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
Overview
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ZF LIFETEC is a global automotive technology company and Tier 1 supplier specializing in passive safety solutions for vehicle occupant protection. Headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany, and operating as an independent business entity carved out from the ZF Group, the organization is one of the world's largest manufacturers of vehicular safety systems. Its core portfolio encompasses inflatable restraint systems (front, side, and curtain airbags), advanced seat belt assemblies, and sensor-integrated steering wheel systems. Supported by a global footprint spanning dozens of manufacturing and R&D facilities across 18 countries, ZF LIFETEC collaborates with major automotive OEMs to engineer smart occupant restraint architectures tailored for electric vehicles, evolving interior layouts, and automated driving.
Req ID 73922 | ZF Passive Safety La Laguna, Mexico, ZF Passive Safety Systems de Mexico S. de R.L. de C. V.
General Description
The Product and Applications Engineer I will support product design, development, validation, and engineering activities for automotive applications, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and applicable industry standards.
Tasks
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of automotive products and components.
- Support engineering design modifications and improvements to existing products.
- Create, review, and update 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using PTC Creo.
- Support engineering change requests, deviations, and documentation management using Windchill.
- Assist in maintaining engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and product documentation.
- Participate in technical design reviews to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Support prototype development, testing, and product validation activities.
- Review test results and assist in preparing technical reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product design, manufacturing, and quality issues.
- Support engineering activities during program launches and serial production.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for product and process improvements.
- Monitor assigned activities, report progress, and escalate technical issues when necessary.
- Support the implementation of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other engineering-related activities as assigned.
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with 2D drawings and 3D CAD software; PTC Creo preferred.
- Basic understanding of engineering drawings, drafting standards, and GD&T.
- Basic knowledge of product development and validation processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams
Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Engineer I Mechanical and apply now!
Contact
Barbara Campa Fernandez
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