Electrical Engineer (Wire harness)

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the integration of vehicle electrical architecture and system specifications. You will work with cross‑functional teams on DOORS documentation, change management, and early development builds at the assembly plant.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related field and 5+ years in automotive electrical engineering, with strong communication skills and the ability to document technical information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive electrical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems and architecture.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with DOORS and change management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support cross‑functional coordination to meet program deliverables and timelines.
• Review program timing, product plans, series cards, and bulletins; communicate updates to relevant teams.
• Assist in reviewing investigation bulletins and provide technical feedback with the EE team.
• Support management of electrical deliverables within the vehicle program.
• Participate in Post‑2A risk mitigation meetings and RAR process activities.
• Assist in creating and managing Project Specification Releases and change requests.

Skills

Automotive electrical engineering

Electrical systems knowledge

Documentation and reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

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.

The Electrical Engineer will support the integration and coordination of vehicle electrical architecture, system specifications, documentation releases, and change management activities. The role involves assisting in requirements analysis, vehicle configuration (PROXI), and supporting early‑stage vehicle builds at the assembly plant.

This position works closely with cross‑functional teams to help ensure timely delivery of program milestones and electrical system integration activities.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support cross‑functional coordination to help meet program deliverables and timelines
• Review program timing, product plans, series cards, and bulletins; communicate updates to relevant teams
• Assist in reviewing investigation bulletins and collaborate with the EE team to provide technical feedback
• Support management of electrical deliverables within the vehicle program
• Participate in Post‑2A risk mitigation meetings
• Support RAR (Red‑Amber‑Red) process activities
• Assist in creating and managing Project Specification Releases (Source Package, 1A, 2A, etc.)
• Help manage Post‑2A change request (CR) lists for PWB integration loops
• Process and track specification change requests (CRs) in DOORS and other change management systems
• Support PROXI/Vehicle Configuration updates
• Assist during initial development vehicle builds at assembly plants
• Participate in electrical issue resolution meetings and program reviews

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of automotive electrical engineering experience (or strong internship/co‑op experience)
• Basic understanding of vehicle electrical systems and architecture
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to organize and document technical information clearly

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (nice to have)
• Exposure to component releasing, validation, or system/vehicle testing
• Familiarity with assembly plant electrical test systems
• Understanding of change management processes
• Ability to work independently with guidance from senior engineers
• Comfortable interfacing with manufacturing/assembly plant teams

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.

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.