Design Release Engineer

Tekshapers; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers in Newark, CA is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design and release of High Voltage electrical distribution systems for automotive applications. You will oversee HV wiring harnesses, busbars, battery interconnects, and thermal management concepts.

You will use CATIA, Siemens Capital, and NX for 3D routing, issue DFMEA and DVP&R, and ensure compliance with HV safety, EMI/EMC, creepage and clearance standards throughout development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in design and release of automotive High Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Strong experience with HV wiring harnesses, high-power connectors, cable assemblies, shielding, and crimp technologies.
• Deep understanding of rigid and flexible busbar design, battery pack interconnects, and thermal management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of HV electrical distribution systems including wiring harnesses, busbars, and battery interconnects.
• Own packaging and integration of HV components within vehicle and battery architectures.
• Perform 3D CAD routing and release drawings using CATIA, NX, or Siemens Capital.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R, engineering specs, and design release docs.

Skills

HV wiring harnesses

Busbar design

Thermal management

CATIA

Siemens Capital

NX

DFMEA

DVP&R

EMC/EMI

HV safety

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens Capital

NX

Job description

Lead the design and development of High Voltage (HV) electrical distribution systems, including HV wiring harnesses, busbars, and battery interconnects.

Own the packaging and integration of HV components within vehicle and battery architectures.

Perform 3D CAD routing, clearance analysis, and release of 2D engineering drawings using CATIA, NX, or Siemens Capital.

Develop and maintain technical documentation, including DFMEA, DVP&R, engineering specifications, and design release documentation.

Ensure compliance with HV safety requirements, creepage and clearance standards, EMC/EMI requirements, and electrical protection strategies.

Support component sourcing, prototype builds, design reviews, and issue resolution throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Work closely with Battery, Electrical, Vehicle Integration, Manufacturing, and Validation teams to ensure robust system performance and manufacturability.
• Analyze validation results and drive corrective actions to meet quality, reliability, and safety targets.
• Support engineering change management and product release activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and release of automotive High Voltage Electrical Distribution Systems.
• Strong experience with HV wiring harnesses, high-power connectors, cable assemblies, shielding, and crimp technologies.
• Deep understanding of rigid and flexible busbar design, battery pack interconnects, and thermal management principles.
• Proficiency in CATIA, Siemens Capital, NX, or equivalent CAD/EDS design tools.
• Hands-on experience developing DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering specifications.
• Knowledge of automotive standards and regulations, including USCAR, LV214/LV215, ISO 26262, and HV safety requirements.
• Experience with insulation resistance testing, thermal cycling, high-pot testing, and environmental validation.
• Strong understanding of EMC/EMI mitigation, HV isolation, creepage, clearance, and circuit protection strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in Electric Vehicle (EV) or Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) development is highly preferred.