Design Release Engineer

KPIT; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT, a global technology company, is seeking an experienced HV electrical distribution engineer in Newark, CA to lead design and release of high voltage systems. You will work with battery, electrical, vehicle integration, manufacturing, and validation teams to ensure robust performance, safety, and manufacturability, using CATIA/Siemens Capital/NX for 3D CAD routing and drawings.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive HV design, knowledge of HV safety standards, DFMEA/DVP&R experience, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing automotive HV electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with HV wiring, busbars, and interconnects.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and DVP&R processes.
• Knowledge of USCAR, LV214/LV215, ISO 26262, HV safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV electrical distribution system design and release.
• Oversee packaging of HV components within vehicle and battery architectures.
• Perform 3D CAD routing and drawings using CATIA, NX, or Siemens Capital.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety, creepage, clearance, EMC/EMI.
• Support design reviews, prototyping, and issue resolution across product lifecycle.

Skills

HV design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens Capital

NX

Job description

KPIT is a global technology company with software solutions that will help mobility leapfrog towards autonomous, clean, smart and connected future. With 10000+ Automobelievers across the globe, specializing in embedded software, AI & Digital solutions, KPIT enables customers accelerate implementation of next generation mobility technologies. With development centers in Europe, Americas, Japan, China, Thailand and India – KPIT works with leaders in mobility and is present where the ecosystem is transforming.

Responsibilities

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.