Company Description
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Founded in ****, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation.
In ****, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Product Development – Hydraulics Braided Hose Design Engineer to join our Fluid Handling Solutions team in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and industrialization of high-pressure braided hydraulic hoses, ensuring that hose construction, materials, processes, and fittings are translated into robust product performance that meets customer and industry requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of braided hydraulic hoses, including reinforcement architecture, layer construction, and dimensional definition
Apply braided hose design principles to meet pressure, impulse, fatigue, and durability requirements
Develop braided hose designs to balance mechanical performance, flexibility, and robustness, while considering operating conditions, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards
Translate braided hose design concepts into industrialized solutions, ensuring manufacturability and process robustness for series manufacturing
Define and evaluate material selections (rubber compounds, braided reinforcements, wire, covers)



and their influence on process capability and product performance
Interpret FEA simulations to support hose design and correlate simulation results with physical testing
Create and maintain basic CAD designs for hoses and fittings, including interfaces and assembly considerations that influence system performance
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, process engineering, testing, and quality teams to ensure smooth design-to-production transfer
Translate hose design, manufacturing processes, and fitting concepts into clear performance characteristics, such as pressure rating, impulse life, flexibility, and durability
Support product validation through testing analysis, failure investigations, and design optimization
Support verification and validation activities, including test definition, problem solving, and design optimization for continuous improvement
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design guidelines, specifications, and technical reports
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and customer requirements for hydraulic braided hose products
Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and production teams during industrialization and series production




Provide technical support for braided hose process adaptation and ramp-up
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
5 years or more of experience in hydraulic braided hose design and development and/or braided hose processes
Strong understanding of braided reinforcement design principles and high-pressure hydraulic hose performance
Experience translating hose designs into industrialized manufacturing solutions
Solid understanding of material behavior and its influence on hose processing and performance
Experience in interpreting FEA simulation results to support hydraulic hose design decisions and correlate simulations with physical testing
Basic proficiency in CAD design for hoses and fittings
Knowledge of hydraulic hose standards, testing methods, and performance requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, international development teams
Capability to manage multiple development topics in a fast-paced product development environment
Additional Information
At Continental we are committed to building an inclusive and discrimination-free ecosystem in Mexico, these principles are rooted in our corporate philosophy and culture.
Therefore, it is totally forbidden to request a pregnancy or HIV test as part of our selection processes.
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📌 Product Development – Hydraulics Braided Hose Design Engineer (Aguascalientes)
🏢 Continental Industry
📍 Aguascalientes