Development Engineer

Prototype Engineer

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

Job Purpose

To contribute to the development of future technical solutions by planning, building, and testing prototypes, as well as validating and analyzing test results in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and build prototypes for product development.
• Conduct testing and validation in climate chambers and with specialized test equipment.
• Analyze test results and contribute to product improvements.
• Collaborate closely with teams in design, software, and hardware.
• Participate in the development of test equipment.
• Report directly to the manager of the Design & Test team.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on, technically curious individual who thrives in a collaborative and innovative environment. You enjoy solving problems, working closely with others, and contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions.

Mandatory:

• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
• Structured and self-driven personality.
• Good collaboration skills and a proactive attitude.
• Genuine interest in technology and hands-on work.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Engineering degree in mechanical, mechatronics, or electrical engineering or equivalent experience from vocational education and several years in a similar role.

Desirable:

• Experience working in international environments.
• Experience from the automotive industry.
• Interest in working in a dynamic and development-focused setting.

What We Offer

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What We Believe

Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers

Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively

Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional

Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse

Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right

Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

Safety

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone's responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

No Unauthorized Referrals From Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.