ECU Design Release Engineer

altentechnologyusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced automotive ECU engineer to design, develop, validate, and release electronic control units for North American vehicle lines, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams across multiple locations.

You will develop and revise DFMEA and DVP&R documents, monitor warranty issues, support vehicle builds, mentor peers, and drive continuous improvement while applying GD&T and rigorous problem-solving to deliver robust product solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, automotive engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive engineering with focus on electrical systems and components.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues and optimize designs.
• Strong interpersonal communication, adaptable to work on multiple programs, proactive and driven for results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and release of ECU components.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify and resolve technical issues utilizing root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Best Practices and Documentation: Create, implement, and manage engineering best practices, including core DFMEA and DVP documents for driveline systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve designs, processes, and products through innovative solutions and best practices.
• Mentoring: Mentor and provide technical direction to other engineers.
• Total Warranty Cost Reduction: Identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty costs and propose technical solutions.
• Presentation Skills: Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Industry Competitiveness: Stay up to date with latest advancements and incorporate innovative solutions into product designs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Automotive engineering

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Job description

About ALTEN Technology USA

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you\'ll collaborate on some of the world\'s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Job Description

Design, Develop, Validate and release of Electronic Control Units for all North America vehicle lines in conjunction with supplier and other areas within the company.

Development and revision of DFMEA\'s, DVP&R\'s. Support problem resolution and vehicle builds in multiple corporate locations including assembly plants and proving grounds.

Monitor and resolve all open GIMs and Warranty issues for the components responsible for development.

Create documentation to release parts changes per the Client SWX development process and ensure a smooth fully validated implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and release of ECU components.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify and resolve technical issues utilizing root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Best Practices and Documentation: Create, implement, and manage engineering best practices, including the development and maintenance of core DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP (Design Verification Plan) documents related to driveline systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve designs, processes, and products through innovative solutions and best practices.
• Mentoring: Mentor and provide technical direction to other engineers.
• Total Warranty Cost Reduction: Identify areas of improvement to reduce total warranty costs and propose technical solutions.
• Presentation Skills: Prepare and present technical reports, design reviews, and project updates to stakeholders.
• Industry Competitiveness: Stay up to date with the latest advancements and incorporate innovative solutions into product designs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on electrical systems and components.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues and optimize designs.
• Strong interpersonal communication, adaptable to work on multiple programs, proactive and driven for results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering.
• DFSS green belt certification.
• Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into requirements.
• Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans\' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.