R&D
Permanent
Job Description
Create moments that matter. Decode the future.
Curitiba – PR
At Electrolux, as 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!
All about the role:
For more than one hundred years now, Electrolux 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 Electrolux to keep delivering outstanding experiences.
What you'll do:
As a Product Development Engineer, you will actively participate on the product development projects focused on our Fabric Care products, interacting with multiple teams (inside and outside Brazil) and providing technical support to others in the team. If you have great analytical and collaborative skills, are always up to date with the latest technologies and trends, and need a place to exercise all of your creativity, this is your chance!
We can help you reach places higher than ever before - and you will be able to help shape lives for the better, one product a time
In detail, you will:
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Develop components and parts using CATIA;
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Regularly presents project status reports to Project Leaders and Team Members;
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Developing technical solutions for cost out and quality improvement actions applied to Fabric Care products;
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Supporting and preparing the technical product documentation and engineering product documentation necessary;
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Investigating and proposing solutions for optimized materials and processes for given components and sub-systems;
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Contributing to collaborative sessions within and outside your technical domain;
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Attend the company targets for recyclability, modularization and sustainability subjects;
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Ensure mandatory deliverables are met prior to requesting gate completion.
As part of the culture of continuous improvement, you will be involved in Lean Thinking projects and activities (EMS/C2W).
Who you are:
You have:
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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering;
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Experience with development of plastic and metallic parts for appliances;
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Experience with 3D modeling software (CATIA 5.0, SolidWorks, PRO-E) and Teamcenter;
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Knowledge of interior module development tools, stage-gate development processes, design reviews, DFMEA, DFA;
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Knowledge of plastic injection, extrusion and thermoforming processes;
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Knowledge of generation of engineering and aesthetic specifications and test procedures;
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Knowledge of designing mechanical structures to prescribed specifications;
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Availability to travel (national and international) when necessary;
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Advanced Office skills;
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Advanced 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. It is necessary to be available for occasional short trips. Benefits include:
- Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment;
- Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services;
- Family friendly benefits;
- Insurance policy plan;
- Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.
As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.
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What We Do
Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.