Design Release Engineer

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

Job summary

Tekshapers in the United States is seeking a Senior Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer to lead the design and release of high‑voltage electrical distribution systems for advanced vehicles. You will work on HV wiring harnesses, high‑power connectors, and battery pack interconnects, shaping thermal management and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in automotive HV systems, hands‑on BEV experience, and proficiency with CATIA, Siemens Capital, and NX.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in CATIA, Siemens Capital, NX, or equivalent CAD/EDS design tools.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

EV/BEV knowledge

Education

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

Tools

CATIA

Siemens Capital

NX

Job description

• 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.

Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.