Senior Engineer – eBike Motor Systems (Shenzhen, China)

Senior Engineer eBike Motor Systems (Shenzhen China)

We are seeking aSenior Mechatronics Engineerto support the development of nextgeneration ebike drive units. This hybrid position combines onsite engineering support at our motor supplier (3 days/week) with market intelligence and supplier research across China (2 days/week).

Role Overview

In this role you will act as theprimary technical interfacebetween our global engineering team and our driveunit manufacturing partner in China. You will support mechatronic design activities oversee build quality drive issue resolution and ensure alignment between our requirements and supplier execution.
On nononsite days you will scout new suppliers analyze market and technology trends and gather competitive insights to strengthen our future ebike electronics and system roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site at Supplier (3 days/week)

• Serve as the resident engineer at our driveunit supplier ensuring seamless daytoday collaboration.
• Follow up on design changes prototype builds tooling status and validation activities.
• Support rootcause analysis quality inspections and mechanical/electromechanical troubleshooting.
• Verify alignment with technical specifications tolerances and DFM/DFA requirements.
• Facilitate clear and continuous communication between supplier engineering teams and our internal development group.

China Market & Supplier Research (2 days/week)

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for key ebike system components (motor battery HMI chargers sensors etc.).
• Research Chinas electronics ecosystem emerging technologies materials and manufacturing innovations.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking teardown analysis and structured documentation.
• Assess supplier capabilities manufacturing processes and cost structures.
• Deliver regular reports and insights to support sourcing technology strategy and product planning.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong experience in mechatronic design of rotating systems drivetrains or electric motor components.
• Experience in electrical/electronic engineering is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding machining and die casting.
• Experience working with Chinese suppliers or within highvolume manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work independently travel within China and manage onsite engineering activities.
• Excellent English communication skills;Mandarin is mandatoryfor supplier interaction.
• International work experience is a plus.