Power panels - Design Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Engineer is responsible for system and component design and release activities for High Voltage Power Panels and associated hardware, including mechanical and electrical/electronic components. The role covers end-to-end product development from concept through validation and production release. The engineer designs components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using a DFSS methodology; leads DVP-driven development and validation; performs structural engineering analysis; supports electronic hardware and software validation; and prepares release documentation in alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives. The position also supports continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts throughout the product lifecycle. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers and Stellantis cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management, to support successful program execution. ALTEN Technology USA describes its work as engineering services across industries and the product development cycle, with mentorship and career growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent major.
At least 2 years of engineering experience.
Experience setting and assessing customer (internal or external) level requirements.
Experience constructing component and full-vehicle DVP&R.
Experience defining functional objectives and constructing DFMEA.
Experience with NX, Team Center, and change management processes.
Passion for vehicles and ability to access full-vehicle performance characteristics.
Ability to construct work plans to resolve issues.
Ability to lead large teams, determine gaps to targets, and develop solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, program management, teamwork, problem-solving skills.
Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Engineering.
Catia V5 or NX training.
High Voltage Power Panel or other mechatronics experience.
Experience designing, developing, and releasing mechanical/electronic components.
Manufacturing or launch experience.
Component or system testing experience.
Product creation experience.
DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) experience.

Responsibilities

Design and release High Voltage Power Panel systems, components, and associated hardware, including mechanical and electrical/electronic components.
Manage product development from concept through validation and production release.
Design components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using DFSS methodology.
Lead DVP-driven product development and validation activities.
Perform structural engineering analysis.
Support electronic hardware and software validation.
Prepare release documentation to meet program timing, quality, and cost objectives.
Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with suppliers and Stellantis teams across manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management.
Construct work plans to resolve issues, lead large teams, determine gaps to targets, and develop solutions.