Product Engineer II – Brake & Pneumatic Systems (Vehicle Dynamics)
About The Position
As a Product Engineer II within the Vehicle Dynamics organization at DTNA, you will play a key role in the development, release, integration, and lifecycle management of safety-critical brake controls hardware used in commercial vehicles. This role focuses on the integration of mechanical, electrical, and system-level components to meet vehicle performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will own component and subsystem design activities, validation planning, and drive technical problem-solving while working closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, validation engineering, and suppliers. Operating with a high level of independence, this role collaborates closely with senior engineers to align on system-level decisions and technical direction, while also supporting the development of junior engineers within the team – all within a strong “one team” environment that values collaboration, shared ownership, and collective success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering field and 3-6 years of relevant engineering experience, is required.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems
- Experience with component design, integration, and product release processes
- Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Proven analytical, root-cause problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
- An attached resume is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with brake systems, pneumatic controls, or safety-critical vehicle systems
- Familiarity with validation planning, testing, and data analysis
- Experience with product development lifecycle processes and change management
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, or similar
- Understanding of vehicle-level system integration and performance requirements
Responsibilities
- Own the design, development, release, and lifecycle management of brake controls hardware within Vehicle Dynamics
- Lead integration of mechanical, electrical, and control system components to meet vehicle-level performance and safety requirements
- Drive technical decision-making for component and subsystem designs within new and existing vehicle platforms
- Plan and support validation and verification activities to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements
- Serve as a technical point of contact across manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier partners on assigned components
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues using structured problem-solving methodologies
- Author and review engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, change requests, and technical reports
- Contribute to continuous improvement, cost optimization, and system robustness initiatives
- Manage component-level deliverables, timelines, and risks in support of vehicle programs
- Provide informal guidance and mentoring to Product Engineer I team members while collaborating with senior engineers on complex system topics, design direction, and technical decision alignment
Benefits
- annual bonus program
- 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
- starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
- 13+ calendar holidays
- 8 weeks paid parental leave
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
- onsite fitness (at some locations)
- tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
