Product Engineer – E-Bike Systems

Come Innovate Motion with Us

Pendix GmbH, headquartered in Zwickau , Germany and part of the Johnson Electric Group , is an innovation leader in the e-bike industry . We design, manufacture, and market cutting-edge e-bike drive systems and complete electric cargo bikes, combining engineering excellence with outstanding product reliability.

As Product Engineer, you will take technical ownership of our gDrive system and play a key role in ensuring its successful development, industrialization and continuous improvement.

This position combines system engineering, product engineering and project management. You will act as the technical focal point for the complete system, working closely with engineering, project management, production and cross-functional teams across multiple locations.

Your Responsibilities

• Technical system responsibility of the Pendix gDrive including drive units, battery, HMI, wiring, sensors
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across development, production and project teams located at multiple sites. Technical project management for series production launches and product modifications
• Manage engineering changes, product improvements and series production modifications
• Creation of approved articles and bills of materials in the ERP system
• Collaborate closely with mechanical design engineers, electronics and firmware specialists, project managers and manufacturing teams
• Technical development and support of sales for customer-related inquiries

Your Profile

• Master's degree, State-Certified Technician qualification, or equivalent in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Precision Engineering
• Extensive experience in product engineering, system engineering or technical product ownership
• Experience with product design and manufacturing technologies
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and product development processes
• Familiarity with 3D CAD, PLM and ERP systems
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in international, cross-functional teams
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach
• Fluent German and English skills
• Knowledge of drive systems, gear systems, batteries, sensors or mechatronic products would be highly preferred
• Experience within the bicycle, eBike or mobility industry is an advantage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to shape future mobility technologies in a dynamic, forward-thinking team passionate about innovation
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance

Ready to ride with us? If you're not only an engineer but also a passionate cyclist who enjoys understanding products from the rider's perspective and translating that experience into better e-bike systems, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us drive innovation forward.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.