5009 Mechatronics Design and Release Engineer MID

ALTEN Mexico; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Mexico is seeking a Mechatronics Design & Release Engineer to own cockpit instrument panel components from design through production release. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design accuracy and successful release aligned with vehicle objectives.

The role requires 3+ years of experience in automotive mechatronics, familiarity with NX/Catia V5/Teamcenter, and intermediate-advanced English for international collaboration. Valid visa is optional.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering (and/or MBA).
• 3+ years in reviewing, validating, and releasing automotive cockpit designs.

Responsibilities

• Component design, development, and packaging for cockpit systems.
• Collaboration with DVPR testing and design verification activities.

Skills

Mechatronics development

English language

Displays and sensors

Durability testing

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Engineering

MBA

Tools

NX

Catia V5

Teamcenter

Job description

ALTEN Mexico, is a leading engineering company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. We work directly with different industries including Automotive, Energy, Aeronautics, Banking & Insurance, Telecom & Multimedia, and Rail; offering services ranging from project design development to test/validation, programming, implementation, and manufacturing.

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Mechatronics Design & Release Engineer to join our team. As an Interiors Design & Release Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering, design, development, timing, and production release of interior components and systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate design and development of interior systems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the design and release processes.

The area we are seeking currently to cover is Cockpit - Instrumental Panel.

Experience Level: 3+ years

Valid visa is optional

The Engineer will have end to end ownership of their components and ensuring they meet vehicle functional objectives.

Responsibilities also include:

• Component design, development, and packaging
• Collaboration with PDO and Sciences, Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR) testing
• change management
• Bill of material maintenance
• Prototype and production build support
• Issues management
• Weight reduction, cost reduction and other efficiency improvement initiatives
• Communicating technical product status to management
• Supporting vehicle assembly plants for any product technical issues
• Support service teams for any field warranty issues and help in root cause analysis of the failures
• The Engineer has also to work with the supplier to meet program and Electrical Development timing and deliverables.

Requirements

The Mechatronics D&R Engineer is responsible for the component and system level design, development, validation, timing and production release of the following areas:

• Cockpit - Instrumental Panel

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and or MBA
• Experience: 1 to 3 years in reviewing, validating, and releasing designs for automotive components (Cockpit).
• Mechatronics experience on: Displays and screens, Sensors, Actuators, PCBs, Control Units, Switches and buttons, Connectors, etc.
• Experience or general knowledge on: switches electrical seat controls, sensors, and electrical functions: electronic diagrams, software, testing of mechatronics components (durability, thermal).
• Experienceon commodities like infotainment, connectivity, embedded will be valuable as well.
• Experience with NX, Catia V5, and Teamcenter

Knowledge:

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• PBOM, eBOM, DVP&R, and technical sheets management.
• Electrical Module Hardware and Software development.
• DFMEA, DVP&R creation and execution

Language:

Intermediate-advanced English (technical comprehension and international team communication).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs.
• Knowledge of style freeze processes and theme evaluation.
• In-plant experience (tool tryouts, assembly, program launch).
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949).