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Design Engineering Specialist

Yazaki North America

Design Engineering Specialist

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Zagreb, Croatia

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

27 August 2026

What they need


Join Yazaki. Connect to the future. Design Engineering Specialist - Data Connectivity Country : Croatia (HR)

City : Zagreb

Worksite / Location : Zagreb

Job Function : ECS_Engineering

Job Discipline Job Family : Design Engineering

Founded in 1929, Yazaki is a Japanese full systems supplier of wire harness, electrical, data products and solutions enabling vehicle electrification, connectivity, and autonomy integration. More than 235,000 committed and highly motivated employees in 45 countries make us one of the most successful international automotive suppliers. Join a family-owned company committed to being environmentally friendly in every aspect of its business, contributing to society, and inspiring trust. To strengthen our Data Connectivity team, we are looking for a Design Engineering Specialist in our office in Zagreb.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design and development (new design and modifications of design) for automotive electrical wiring systems using CAD software Catia V5 and SolidWorks
  • Developing technical solutions especially in the field of plastic injection molding, stamping technology and die casting
  • Analysis of tool designs, FEM simulations and material behavior regarding product characteristics or their requirements (mechanical, electrical, EMC, thermal, etc.)
  • Participation in meetings with customers as well as supporting them at their development and production facilities
  • Global cooperation and exchange of experience with the other Yazaki Locations, i.e. with Yazaki North America and Yazaki Corporation Japan
  • Developing test plans for product validation as well as supporting Testing engineers
  • Support D-FMEA creation
  • Researching market and trends of new developments in the automotive sector with focus on data connectivity product portfolio

Requirements

  • Mechanical Engineering University Degree
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience
  • Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Knowledge of CAD software Catia v.5 is mandatory and/or Solidworks
  • Motivated to design, modify and improve/benchmark of automotive connection system
  • Business proficiency in English language in spoken and written communication is mandatory; other languages appreciated (preferred German, French)
  • Presentation skills in both spoken and written
  • Willing to raise the output standards to a higher level wherever seen appropriate
  • Flexible in terms of intercultural-skills, willing/able to travel from time to time and having the customers schedule in focus

What we offer?

  • Flexible working hours and home office options
  • Above-average vacation days
  • Paid parental leave and special leave days for family events
  • Meal allowance, complimentary free coffee, fresh fruit in the office
  • Commuting allowance, bicycle room, free parking
  • Health check-ups every 2 years and additionally, private health insurance
  • Structured onboarding and professional training opportunities for improving your skills andrealizing your career goals
  • Christmas bonus and jubilee awards
  • Family days, Christmas dinner, Sportive day and other similar events
  • 24-hour accident insurance (domestic and abroad)
  • Relocation support and temporary relocation opportunities to other Yazaki locations
  • As one of the largest automotive suppliers in the world we offer an exciting and varied working environment

At Yazaki, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone which extends to all aspects of the employment relationship.

We are looking forward to receiving your application and to get to know you. Please apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. We wish you all the success in your application!

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