ECU Design & Release Engineer — Automotive Systems

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

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.