Design Release Engineer - Electrical Accessories

ALTEN Technology•Troy, MI

About The Position

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Looking for an energetic and organized Design Release Engineer, Electrical Accessories to lead the development of electrical accessory point integration. This position will work with the electrical hardware, systems, and software teams along with the accessory group to develop robust and cost-effective accessory connection points. This Engineer will report to the Manager of Electrical Modules and Accessories. Responsibilities will be broad in scope and complex, requiring creativity, superior initiative, good judgement, and leadership skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET accredited (or equivalent) program.
5 years of relevant experience in automotive electrical design and release.
Hands on experience with open loop and closed loop control systems for sensors, actuators, body controllers, ECUs, etc.
Hands on experience with Low Voltage (LV) components, such as circuit breakers, relays, wiring, etc.
Hands on experience with High Voltage (HV) components, such as DCDC converter, motor and inverter, battery, on-board charger, etc.
Hands on experience with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
Experience using problem solving methodologies to diagnose complex issues, such as 8D, Five Whys, and Fishbone processes.
Functional experience with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as FMVSSS, NHTSA, DOT, USCAR, SAE, NEC, etc.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Define requirements for electrical accessories, including wiring harnesses, control modules, lighting, and other components.
Develop designs using CAD software while ensuring compatibility with vehicle systems.
Work with various engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, software) to ensure seamless integration of accessories.
Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and other stakeholders to support production and resolve issues.
Utilize LEAN Engineering methodologies throughout.