Systems Engineer

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Country: Portugal (PT)
City: Ovar
Worksite / Location: Ovar PTC

Job Function: EDS_Engineering
Job Discipline: CAD/CAE
Job Family: Technical Specialty/Skilled Trade

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Systems Engineer in our plant in [[location]].

Porto Technical Centre is the largest Yazaki global engineering services provider, that offers high-tech product development capabilities, translating customer specific needs into efficient production concepts, while consolidating and developing EDS expertise across plants on the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. We are currently seeking high potential candidates to join us through Systems Design Engineering team, reporting directly to the area supervisor.

Position Mission: Responsible for the development and maintenance of low voltage systems (wire harness circuits), creating electrical schematics according to customer requirements and managing product changes throughout the engineering lifecycle, while interacting with multiple stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Engineering & Product Development

Develop and maintain low voltage systems designs (wire harness circuits).

Create and validate electrical schematics in accordance with customer (OEM) requirements and specifications.

Analyse engineering specifications and manage product changes throughout the project lifecycle.

Perform design reviews and technical assessments to ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation for product definition.

Act as a technical interface with customers (OEMs) for systems designs definition.

• Team & Cross Functional Support

Interact and collaborate with various stakeholders including customers (OEMs), CSC and manufacturing plants.

Ensure effective information sharing among department members and cross-functional teams.

Promote improvement activities related to engineering product development and definition.

• Business & Project Management

Perform administrative tasks to control the complete engineering process and workflow.

Monitor and report project progress, risks and issues, escalating where necessary.

Ensure adherence to agreed deadlines with customers and internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Academic Background

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical.

• Technical Skills

Solid knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel (advanced level).

Good knowledge of 2D Design Tools (e.g. AutoCAD or equivalent).

Knowledge of quality tools: FMEA, PDCA and 8D methodology.

Understanding of automotive engineering standards and product change management processes.

• Languages

Advanced English (spoken and written) and/or German.

• Soft Skills

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills for customer and stakeholder interaction.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Dynamism, resilience and self‑discipline.

Strong time‑management and team‑working skills.

Availability to travel if required.

At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.

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