Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, 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 Spiral 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 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 the

design and development of spiral hydraulic hoses , including reinforcement architecture, layer construction, and dimensional definition
Apply

spiral hose design principles

to meet pressure, impulse, fatigue, and durability requirements
Develop spiral designs to balance mechanical

performance, flexibility, and robustness

while considering operating conditions, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards
Translate spiral hose

design concepts into industrialized solutions , ensuring manufacturability and process robustness for series manufacturing
Define and evaluate

material selections

(rubber compounds, reinforcements, wire, covers) and its 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 influences systems performances
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 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 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 spiral hose design and development and/or spiral hose processes
Strong understanding of

spiral 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 Spiral Hose Design Engineer (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Continental
📍 Ciudad de México