Design Release Engineer - HV Power Panels

Socket.dev; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an engineer to design and release High Voltage Power Panels and related hardware, covering mechanical and electrical components, from concept through validation and production release. You'll apply DFSS to meet performance and packaging goals, lead DVP-driven development, perform structural analyses, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time program execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration across manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2 years engineering experience.
• Experience in setting and assessing customer level requirements.
• Experience with DFMEA and DFSS.
• Experience with NX and Teamcenter.
• Strong collaboration with suppliers.
• Good communication and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design components to meet vehicle requirements using DFSS.
• Lead DVP-driven development and validation activities.
• Perform structural engineering analyses.
• Support hardware and software validation.
• Prepare release documentation aligned with timing, quality and cost goals.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

DFSS

DVP&R

DFMEA

NX

Teamcenter

Change management

Structural analysis

Electrical/mechanical integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

The Engineer will be responsible for system and component design and release activities for High Voltage Power Panels and associated hardware. The scope includes both mechanical and electrical/electronic components. Responsibilities encompass end-to-end product development, from concept through validation and production release.

Key duties include designing components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using a DFSS methodology; leading DVP-driven product development and validation activities; performing structural engineering analysis; supporting electronic hardware and software validation; and preparing release documentation in alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives. The role also supports continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.

The position requires close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams across Stellantis, including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management, to ensure successful program execution.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent major
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
• Experience in setting and assessing customer (internal/external) level requirements
• Experience in constructing component and full vehicle DVP&R
• Experience with defining functional objectives and constructing DFMEA
• Experience with NX, Team Center, and change management processes
• Passion for vehicles and the ability to access full vehicle performance characteristics
• Ability to construct work plans to resolve issues
• Ability to lead large teams, determine gaps to targets and develop solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in Engineering
• Catia V5 or NX training
• High Voltage Power Panel or other Mechatronics experience
• Candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organization and program management skills, be a strong team player, and have excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience designing, developing, and releasing mechanical / electronic components
• Also desirable are: manufacturing or launch experience, component or system testing, product creation, DFSS (design for six sigma)