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Application Engineer

Country/Region:  PT
Location: 

Ponte de Lima, 16, PT, 4990-645

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 73902 | Ponte de Lima, Portugal, Safe-Life - Indústria de Componentes de Segurança Automóvel, LDA

  

We are expanding our team by hiring in Engineering area at Ponte de Lima Plant (PEC). Career growth and development opportunities. Contact with customers and cross-functional collaboration with other business units, providing high visibility and the opportunity to build a strong professional network across the organization and with external stakeholders.

 

Application Engineer

 

Your tasks

  • Support design, validation and release of inflator versions in accordance with customer specifications.
  • Introduce and control product changes in regards design and performance in the change management system.
  • Use of engineering tools such as fault tree analysis, DFMEA, statistical analysis, root cause analysis and margin testing.
  • Application of Six Sigma tools in support of engineering efficiency and production process improvement projects.
  • Responsible for planning and tracking prototype builds to assure on-time delivery to customers.

  

Your profile

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Mechanical or equivalent).
  • CAD and design experience is preferred.
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese language.
  • Working knowledge of basic statistics (Minitab), MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Must have strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work in team environment
  • Knowledge in German is preferred.

 

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Application Engineer and apply now!

Contact

Elena Mallo Alfonso

elena.mallo@zf-lifetec.com 

Why ZF LIFETEC?

  • Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
  • Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
  • Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.

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