Company DescriptionContinental 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 DescriptionWe are seeking a skilledProduct Development – Hydraulics Spiral Hose Design Engineerto join our Fluid Handling Solutions team in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
In this role, you will be responsible for thedesign, development, and industrialization of high‐pressure spiral 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 thedesign and development of spiral hydraulic hoses , including reinforcement architecture, layer construction, and dimensional definition
Applyspiral hose design principlesto meet pressure, impulse, fatigue, and durability requirements
Develop spiral designs to balance mechanicalperformance, flexibility, and robustnesswhile considering operating conditions, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards
Translate spiral hosedesign concepts into industrialized solutions , ensuring manufacturability and process robustness for series manufacturing
Define and evaluatematerial selections(rubber compounds, reinforcements, wire, covers) and its influence onprocess capability and product performance
InterpretFEA simulationsto support hose design and correlate simulation results with physical testing
Create and maintainbasic CAD designsfor hoses and fittings, including interfaces and assembly considerations that influences systems performances
Collaborate closely with manufacturing, process engineering, testing,



and quality teams to ensure smoothdesign-to-production transfer
Translate hose design, manufacturing processes, and fitting concepts intoclear performance characteristicssuch 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 improvementDevelop and maintain technical documentation, includingdesign guidelines, specifications , and technical reports
Ensure compliance with applicableindustry standards and customer requirementsfor hydraulic hose spiral products
Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and production teams during industrialization and series production
Provide technical support for spiral hoses process adaptation and ramp upQualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
5 years or more of experience inhydraulic spiral hose design and development and/or spiral hose processes
Strong understanding ofspiral reinforcement design principlesand high-pressure hydraulic hose performance
Experience translatinghose designs into industrialized manufacturing solutions
Solid understanding ofmaterial behaviorand 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 inCAD designfor 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 environmentAdditional Information

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