ECU Design Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Auburn Hills, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on electrical systems and components.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues and optimize designs.
Strong interpersonal communication, adaptable to work on multiple programs, proactive and driven for results.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
DFSS green belt certification.
Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into requirements.
Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Action Oriented
Dealing with Ambiguity
Customer Focus
Problem Solving

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development and release of ECU components.
Identify and resolve technical issues utilizing root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Create, implement, and manage engineering best practices, including the development and maintenance of core DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP (Design Verification Plan) documents related to driveline systems.
Proactively seek opportunities to improve designs, processes, and products through innovative solutions and best practices.
Mentor and provide technical direction to other engineers.
Identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty costs and propose technical solutions.
Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and project updates to stakeholders.
Stay up to date with the latest advancements and incorporate innovative solutions into product designs.