Development Lead – Power & Signal Distribution

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, Michigan is looking for a Development Lead (DL) to guide the development of Power and Signal distribution systems for NAFTA vehicles. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 8 years experience in automotive electrical engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess deep engineering experience, proven leadership skills, and proficiency with tools like EBOM, Teamcenter, and NX. Join us to lead innovative automotive solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in automotive electrical engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience working with electrical systems.
• Strong conceptual understanding of vehicle packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of vehicle wiring harnesses.
• Manage internal teams and external suppliers.
• Implement engineering best practices for electrical systems.

Skills

Automotive system-level engineering

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

EBOM

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Are you ready to spearhead the future of automotive electrical architecture? As the Development Lead (DL), you will take ownership of the development of Power and Signal distribution systems for upcoming NAFTA vehicle applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design and development of all vehicle wiring harnesses and power/signal distribution systems.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Manage and align internal engineering teams and external supplier resources to deliver on-time, high-quality milestones.
• Standards & Best Practices: Establish, maintain, and implement engineering best practices for automotive electrical systems to guarantee consistency across diverse vehicle platforms.
• System Integration: Oversee the complex vehicle packaging and routing of electrical systems to optimize space, efficiency, and reliability.
• Data & Lifecycle Management: Drive technical accuracy within system engineering tools including EBOM, Teamcenter, and NX.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline (e.g., Materials, Chemical, Civil, Aerospace, Computer) from an ABET-accredited university.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years in automotive electrical engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience working with electrical systems.
• Technical Skills: Deep automotive system-level engineering experience.
  • Strong conceptual understanding of vehicle packaging.
  • Proficiency with EBOM, Teamcenter, and NX.
• Leadership & Professional Skills:
  • Proven team leadership capabilities and the ability to manage complex business/engineering situations.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Green Belt certification.