Product Development Engineer - Mechanical, ADAS (m/f/d) at ZF Friedrichshafen

Req ID 87056 | Częstochowa, Poland, ZF Automotive Systems Poland Sp. z o.o.

About the Team:

Join our ADAS Product Development team and be part of shaping the future of mobility. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge technologies powering next-generation vehicles, contributing to the design of advanced systems such as cameras, radars, and high-performance computing platforms. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop innovative, real-world products used by leading automotive manufacturers worldwide. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an international environment, where your ideas and technical expertise will have a direct impact on the performance, safety, and reliability of intelligent driving systems.

What you can look forward to as Product Development Engineer:

• Participate in the development of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) products across various projects
• Analyze customer requirements, CAD data and vehicle packaging constraints to ensure optimal integration
• Apply appropriate design, development, and problem-solving methodologies, including defining and supporting component and system validation tests
• Utilize engineering tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, and CAE to develop robust and reliable design solutions. Interpret FEA results and drive design improvements to achieve “Right First Time” outcomes
• Collaborate closely with Electronics, Hardware, Optical and Process Engineering teams to develop integrated ADAS systems
• Support global manufacturing teams in maintaining and improving product manufacturability and industrialization
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of product design, materials, and manufacturing technologies relevant to advanced vision systems.

Your Profile as Product Development Engineer:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering and design, preferably working on development of mechanical hardware for electronic products within automotive business

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (Catia V5) and experience with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill)

• Knowledge of 1). Manufacturing processes such as plastic injection molding, pressure die-casting, and metal stamping; 2). Electrical Connection Systems; 3). Packaging electronics, vision systems or optical sensors

• Good understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Nice to have: experience working with requirements management systems, familiarity with FEA and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS)

• Good command of written and spoken English, including technical terminology

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility and willingness to travel, strong organizational skills, self-motivation, and effective time management

Why you should choose ZF in Częstochowa:

In addition to working on the latest technology in the automotive industry we can offer extra benefits, such as:

• Private medical care

• Flexible working hours

• Work in hybrid system (partially remotely)

• Work in a multinational team

• Employee package – „My Benefit”

• Employment agreement with copyrights tax benefit

• Be part of our ZF team as Product Development Engineer

• Mechanical, ADAS (m/f/d) and apply now!

Contact

Joanna Becher