Design Release Engineer

KPIT; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT is a global technology company advancing mobility through embedded software, AI and digital solutions. We seek an experienced HV electrical distribution design engineer to join our automotive team in Michigan.

You will own design, packaging and integration of HV components, perform 3D routing in CATIA/NX/Siemens Capital, and develop documentation while ensuring HV safety and ISO standards. Collaboration with Battery and Vehicle Integration teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical/Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in design and release of automotive HV distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of HV wiring harnesses, busbars, connectors, and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and release of automotive High Voltage electrical distribution systems.
• 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, and design specifications.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety requirements, creepage and clearance, EMC/EMI, and protection strategies.
• Support component sourcing, prototype builds, design reviews, and issue resolution across the product lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV systems design

Automotive engineering

DFMEA

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CATIA

Siemens Capital

NX

CAD/EDS tools

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.