ECU Design & Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Mentorship

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an ECU Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of ECUs across North American vehicle programs, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality and program compliance.

You will support vehicle builds, troubleshoot issues, manage warranty concerns, and drive engineering changes through DFMEA/DVP&R processes, focusing on continuous improvement and meeting project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years in automotive engineering with ECU development.
• Experience in design, development, validation, and release activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead ECU design, development, validation, and release across multiple North American vehicle programs in collaboration with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Develop, maintain, and update DFMEA and DVP&R documents.
• Investigate component and system issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Provide engineering support during vehicle builds, assembly plant activities, and proving ground testing.
• Monitor and resolve warranty cases and quality issues related to assigned components.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for engineering changes to ensure compliance with SWX processes.
• Coordinate validation activities and ensure changes meet program requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve product reliability and design quality while reducing warranty costs.
• Prepare technical reports and participate in reviews with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root cause analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Position Overview

The ECU Design & Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) across North American vehicle programs. This role involves close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure component quality, reliability, and compliance with vehicle program requirements.

The engineer will support vehicle builds, troubleshoot technical issues, manage warranty concerns, and ensure the successful implementation of engineering changes in accordance with established product development and release processes.

Key Responsibilities

• ECU Design & Release: Lead the design, development, validation, and release of ECU components across multiple North American vehicle programs in collaboration with suppliers and internal engineering teams.
• Engineering Documentation: Develop, maintain, and update Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) documents.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate component and system-level issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Vehicle Build Support: Provide engineering support during vehicle builds, assembly plant activities, and proving ground testing across multiple corporate locations.
• Warranty & Quality Management: Monitor and resolve open Global Issue Management (GIM) cases and warranty issues related to assigned components.
• Engineering Change Management: Prepare and maintain documentation required for component and software-related changes, ensuring compliance with the client's SWX development and release processes.
• Validation & Implementation: Coordinate validation activities and ensure engineering changes are implemented smoothly and meet program requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve product reliability, engineering processes, and design quality while reducing overall warranty costs.
• Technical Reviews & Reporting: Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, issue status updates, and project progress to relevant stakeholders.
• Technical Guidance: Share engineering best practices and provide technical guidance to team members as needed.
• Industry Best Practices: Stay informed about automotive engineering standards, emerging technologies, and industry developments to support competitive product designs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive engineering, preferably involving ECU development, electrical systems, or automotive components.
• Experience supporting component design, development, validation, and release activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work across multiple vehicle programs and collaborate effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented approach to engineering challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience translating intended functions into engineering requirements.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R methodologies.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with automotive warranty issue resolution, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated strengths in action orientation, customer focus, problem-solving, and dealing with ambiguity.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.