Hardware Mechanical Engineer
About this role
Req ID 89699 | Shanghai, China, Capri (Shanghai) Automobile Technology Co., Ltd.
About the Team
This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.
What you can look forward to as Hardware Mechanical Engineer:
- Lead mechanical design and development of ADAS camera and one-box systems, including enclosure, mounting structure, sealing, and thermal solutions (air cooling and liquid cooling).
- Design and optimize thermal management solutions such as heat sinks, airflow channels, cold plates, and liquid cooling loops to meet system requirements.
- Perform thermal simulation (CFD) and validation to ensure effective heat dissipation and product reliability under automotive conditions.
- Conduct mechanical and reliability analysis, including stress/structural simulation, vibration, shock, and thermal cycling.
- Drive material selection and design optimization, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure design feasibility and mass production readiness.
Your Profile as Hardware Mechanical Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with experience in automotive electronics or ADAS products (Tier 1 preferred).
- Hands-on experience in thermal design, including air cooling and liquid cooling, with familiarity in simulation tools such as Icepak, Flotherm, or Star-CCM+.
- Solid knowledge of structural and stress simulation using FEA tools such as ANSYS or Abaqus.
- Experience in material selection, including metals, plastics, and thermal interface materials, with understanding of thermal and mechanical properties.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, UG/NX, SolidWorks) and familiarity with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and automotive validation requirements.
Why you should choose ZF in Shanghai?
- Individual Growth: At ZF, you accelerate your career by working together across borders and cultures. Take advantage of global development opportunities, support and a flexible working environment.
- Experience Variety: Join ZF to shape future mobility and sustainable systems. Drive smart solutions and contribute to safer, cleaner, affordable mobility for all.
- Find Inspiration: Develop yourself in a team-oriented and supportive environment at ZF. Take on international challenges, be inspired by your colleagues and shape the future with us.
Be part of our ZF team as Hardware Mechanical Engineer and apply now!
Contact
Ying Li
Company at a glance
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.
With some 153,000 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €38.8 billion in fiscal year 2025. The company operates 162 production locations in 29 countries.
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Top Benefits
- Global development opportunities
- Flexible working environment
- Supportive team environment
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