Midea is a leading Global Fortune 500 high technology company. Committed to bring innovation to life, Midea Group aims to develop solutions for our international customers that not only meet the requirements of the present, but also the challenges of tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. Midea develops, produces, and sells innovative products in five competence areas: Smart Home, Industrial Technologies, Building Technologies, Robotics & Automation, and Digital Innovation. We operate in more than 195 countries with over 150,000 employees. Midea embrace talents of characters of aiming high, customer first, transformation and innovation, inclusion and partnership to join the mission together to integrate with the world, and to inspire your future! To lead this effort, Midea has created this new position for Structural Design Engineer for Refrigeration products. This position is full-time and will share the responsibilities outlined below.
Essential Job Duties:
- Lead the structural design and development of refrigerator body, functional parts (e.g., hinges, handles), and accessory parts (e.g., shelves, drawers), ensuring durability, performance, and user-centered design.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical engineers, industrial designers, and manufacturing teams to create innovative, ergonomic, and cost-effective designs.
- Develop detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for all key components, optimizing for manufacturability, aesthetics, and user experience.
- Having know-how about mechanical stress, material behavior, and thermal loads on both body and functional components to ensure safety, integrity, and compliance with standards.
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation processes for all parts, addressing any design issues and implementing necessary improvements.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, new materials, and technologies to continuously improve product quality and performance.
- Ensure the seamless integration of structural, functional, and accessory parts into the overall refrigerator design while adhering to Midea’s consumer-centric vision.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in structural design, preferably within the home appliance industry.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) for design optimization and analysis.
- Solid knowledge of materials used in refrigerator manufacturing, such as plastics, metals, and insulation materials.
- Experience designing both structural and functional parts with a focus on usability, durability, and manufacturability.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage.
- Innovative mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
What we offer:
- An international working environment and agile teamwork
- Goal-oriented and collaborative organizational culture
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to work in home office
- Various opportunities for further training and career development
- Employee benefit programs
