Electrical Component Engineer – 12V Battery Systems

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering partner delivering electrical/electronic solutions for automotive, aerospace, and life sciences. We seek an experienced automotive component engineer to drive development, validation, and release of 12V systems and battery-related components.

You will collaborate with global teams, manage design reviews, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure quality through DVPR activities, DFMEA, and supplier engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Five years of automotive component development experience, preferably with battery systems.
• Experience with 12V automotive systems and BMS.
• Knowledge of EMC, FMEA and packaging constraints.
• Experience with DVPR, validation, RCA and supplier management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead component ownership, technical development, and release through the product lifecycle.
• Manage design reviews, validation sign-off, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing and quality.
• Support RCA and corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Support production quality improvements and customer claim resolution.

Skills

12V automotive systems

Battery Management Systems

EMC & FMEA

Electrical/E/E architecture

Supplier management

DVPR

Root cause analysis

Technical documentation

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

MS Office

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.

Job Description\

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in automotive component development, preferably with battery systems, 12V systems, or electromechanical components.
• Strong experience in 12V automotive systems, including components such as 12V batteries, alternators, 12V BSG (Belt Starter Generator), and related electrical components.
• Strong knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS) and electromechanical technologies.
• Solid understanding of automotive E/E architecture, EMC, FMEA, and packaging constraints.
• Experience with automotive component design, development, validation processes, and supplier management.
• Familiarity with quality tools, methodologies, and customer claim management.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and technical documentation.

Technical Skills & Component Development Experience

• In-depth understanding of the assigned component family, including both mechanical and electronic/regulator aspects.
• Experience in component ownership, technical development, and release activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with component release processes, including design reviews, validation sign-off, and production readiness.
• Strong automotive technical background, including:
• 12V electrical systems and components
• Mechanical requirements
• Vehicle electrical/electronic architecture
• Design FMEA (DFMEA)
• Technical drawing review and validation
• Packaging constraints and integration requirements

Validation & Quality Experience

• Experience with DVPR (Design Verification Plan & Report) activities, including validation planning, execution, and documentation.
• Ability to support validation activities and ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
• Strong experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to analyze technical issues, identify failure modes, and implement corrective actions.
• Experience supporting production quality improvements and customer claim resolution.

Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Experience managing and collaborating with suppliers during component development, validation, and release phases.
• Ability to work effectively with global engineering teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
• Support technical discussions, design reviews, and issue resolution activities.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Support root cause analysis activities and corrective action implementation.
• Define and implement technical solutions to improve product quality in production while ensuring alignment with established quality targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to component performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

Behavioral Requirements

• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively within a global development team.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to present technical information to senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts effectively.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

Key Experience Required

• Hands-on experience with 12V automotive systems/components.
• Experience with DVPR and validation processes.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience with component release and engineering sign-off processes.

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.