ALTEN Mexico is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, imlementation, and manufacturing.ALTEN Mexico as a subsidiary of the ALTEN Group. Currently working with international clients, and we are looking for an Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for analyzing, implementing, and supporting solutions related to a 3-month concept study for a battery swap attachment joint, involving benchmarking existing solutions, performing calculations, and delivering a substantiated concept. This role requires a technical–functional professional with mechanical design experience, preferably in automotive or heavy vehicles. The project involves redesigning a bracket for an automated battery swapping system to ensure a robot can unlock and re-lock it without compromising crash performance.Responsibilities:- 3-month concept study for a battery swap attachment joint,



focusing on redesigning the bracket that secures a 740 kg high-voltage battery to the vehicle frame.- Size the 14-bolt M18 joint according to VDI 2230 standards and scope the simulation work with a CAE engineer.- Drive the trade-off matrix, converge on a concept with the design engineer, and present it to the client at reviews scheduled at weeks 4, 8, and 12.- Read crash load cases and challenging CAE results.- Work independently to diagnose complex issues without relying exclusively on existing documentation.Requirements- 7+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in automotive or heavy vehicles.- Focus is on the attachment of the battery to the vehicle- Proven expertise with:- Bolted joints- Preload- Slip- Separation- Vehicle structure integration- GD&T-; Tolerance stack-up- VDI 2230- CATIA, NX or SolidWorks experience- Office SuiteEnglish level C1 required (conversational)Desirable (Nice to Have)- Battery swapping- Quick-release mechanisms- Robot handling- Hands-on FEASoft Skills- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.- Ability to manage priorities and work in structured environments.- Customer-oriented approach for supporting internal stakeholders.- Clear communication with both technical and non-technical teams.- Ability to collaborate in multicultural and cross-functional environments.Benefits- Sueldo base- Protegido de Gastos Médicos Mayores (incluye plan dental y visión)- 15 días de aguinaldo- 25% de prima vacacional- 12 días de vacaciones (A partir del primer año)- Vales de despensa quincenales

📌 Mechanical Engineer SR - Battery Attachment (Bolted Joint) (México)
🏢 Alten Mexico
📍 México