Electronics Component Packaging Engineer ( Automotive)

TekWissen ®; Saline (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen is seeking a CW Electronics Systems Vehicle Component Packaging Engineer in Saline, MI for a 12-month hybrid assignment. The role covers packaging ECU’s and sensors across multiple mobility platforms, adapting electrical components for Client Manufacturing North America, and supporting SEP4 deployment objectives.

The candidate will collaborate cross-functionally to design packaging structure, create 3D models and 2D drawings in CATIA V5, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) required.
• 5+ years collaborating with suppliers.
• CATIA V5 experience for 3D data and drawings (4+ yrs).
• 5+ years vehicle development experience.
• 4+ years planning, scheduling, multi-tasking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting a production vehicle trial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leveraging AI to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design packaging structure, prepare drawings, plan and manage schedule for complex engineering problems.
• Lead part development to meet targets for cost, mass, performance and schedule with high quality, efficiency, and optimization mindset from project start through start of production.
• Excellent, clear and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders (management team, project leaders, manufacturing, suppliers, other design department, TMC Japan, etc.).
• Develop design data in 3D and create 2D drawings using Catia V5.
• Use TBP process to break down problems and contribute to obeya meetings with other commodity engineers, WH supplier engineers, and vehicle assembly members.
• Prepare process documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Some overtime may be required.

Skills

Packaging design

Cross-functional teamwork

Electrical components

Vehicle development

Supplier collaboration

Problem solving

AI in engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Job Title: CW Electronics Systems Vehicle Component Packaging Engineer

Location: Saline, MI 48176

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Pay Rate: $59.52/Hr

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Job Description:

• Client’s Systems and Electronics Planning Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Contract Engineer responsible for the design and application of electrical components across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms including packaging ECU’s & sensors, and development of related components to ensure quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements are met for each electronics system.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to adapt the design of standard electrical components, sensors, and ECU’s (Electronic Control Unit) for deployment on (Client Manufacturing North America) responsible vehicles.
• Reporting to a Sr. Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the SEP4 department's objective to deploy electrical components on (Client Manufacturing North America) responsible vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with related stakeholders (internal, external and international) in cross-functional teams to design packaging structure, prepare drawings, plan and manage schedule for complex engineering problems.
• Manage and lead part development to meet targets for cost, mass, performance and schedule with high quality, efficiency, and optimization mindset from project start through start of production.
• Excellent, clear and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders (management team, project leaders, manufacturing, suppliers, other design department, TMC Japan, etc.).
• Develop design data in 3D and create 2D drawings using Catia V5.
• Use TBP process to break down problems and contribute to obeya meetings with other commodity engineers, WH supplier engineers, and vehicle assembly members.
• Prepare process documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Some overtime may be required.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hybrid work: At least 4 days per week working in office (1 WFH).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline, Electrical or Mechanical preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of vehicle development process.
• Fundamental understanding of vehicle manufacturing process.
• 5 or more demonstrated years of experience collaborating with suppliers.
• Proficient in CATIA v5 for parametric 3D data and drawing preparation. (4+ yrs)
• 5 or more years of vehicle development experience.
• 4 yrs demonstrated abilities in planning/scheduling, multi-tasking and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting a production vehicle trial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Documented problem-solving experience [solve problems and communicate].
• Experience leveraging AI to improve efficiency.

ADDED BONUS:

• Experience with client in all stages of Vehicle development (Full Model change or Major-Minor model change).
• Proficient in leading variable workforce and/or Design-In members.
• Experience in using simulation software such as Computer-Aided Engineering (structural/vibration) or CST studio suite (EMC/EMI) Electromagnetic capability and Electromagnetic interference.
• Experience negotiating with Styling group and Cross-Functional departments.
• Experience in design of electrical systems/parts.
• Experience in design of other ADAS systems such as Panoramic View Monitor, Sonar, and Blind Spot Monitor, or Headlamp ECU.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.