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Job Posting Title

Senior Mechatronic Engineer

Job Description Summary

AAM is searching for a Senior Mechatronic Engineer to join our team. This position will be based out of our Advanced Technology Development Center in Detroit, MI.

As a Senior Mechatronic Engineer, you will design, develop, validate, and launch complex mechatronic components for automotive driveline applications. This role requires strategic thinking, cross-disciplinary integration, and expertise in both electrical and mechanical domains. The engineer will also contribute to setting technical guidelines and improving engineering procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of mechatronics and program launch experience at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier, along with experience using Unigraphics/NX.

Job Description

• Gather and analyze customer requirements; translate into clear technical product specifications.

• Design, develop, and validate mechatronic actuators for automotive driveline applications.

• Conduct DV (Design Validation) and PV (Production Validation) testing; diagnose and resolve issues during pre-production, production, and End of Line (EOL) phases.

• Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical testing to support validation and manufacturing processes.

• Maintain detailed user documentation, generate validation and test reports throughout the product lifecycle.

• Engage directly with customers and suppliers, addressing design feedback, and resolving production issues.

• Participate in design reviews, lessons-learned activities, and development of future product strategies.

• Apply structured evaluations and methodologies to optimize mechatronic subsystems and driveline components.

• Support final product authorization, documentation completion, and release to production.

• Strong knowledge of mechatronic systems, actuator design, and driveline components.

• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 + years of automotive mechatronics engineering and launch experience.
• Proficiency using 3D CAD software.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.