High Voltage Power Panel Design & Release Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Engineer for system and component design and release of High Voltage Power Panels and related hardware. You will work across mechanical and electrical domains to drive product development from concept through validation and production release.

The role requires 2+ years in engineering, experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and NX/Teamcenter, and the ability to lead teams and coordinate with suppliers and internal groups to meet timing, quality, and cost goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in setting and assessing customer (internal/external) level requirements.
• Experience in constructing component and full vehicle DVP&R.
• Experience with defining functional objectives and constructing DFMEA.
• Experience with NX, Team Center, and change management processes.
• Passion for vehicles and ability to access full vehicle performance characteristics.
• Ability to construct work plans to resolve issues.
• Ability to lead large teams, determine gaps to targets and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• The Engineer will be responsible for system and component design and release activities for High Voltage Power Panels and associated hardware.
• The scope includes both mechanical and electrical/electronic components.
• Responsibilities encompass end-to-end product development, from concept through validation and production release.
• Key duties include designing components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using a DFSS methodology; leading DVP-driven product development and validation activities; performing structural engineering analysis; supporting electronic hardware and software validation; and preparing release documentation in alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives.
• The role also supports continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• The position requires close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management, to ensure successful program execution.

Skills

DFSS

DFMEA

DVP&R

lead large teams

structural engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

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.

• The Engineer will be responsible for system and component design and release activities for High Voltage Power Panels and associated hardware.
• The scope includes both mechanical and electrical/electronic components.
• Responsibilities encompass end-to-end product development, from concept through validation and production release.
• Key duties include designing components to meet vehicle functional, performance, and packaging requirements using a DFSS methodology; leading DVP-driven product development and validation activities; performing structural engineering analysis; supporting electronic hardware and software validation; and preparing release documentation in alignment with program timing, quality, and cost objectives.
• The role also supports continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• The position requires close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional internal teams including manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management, to ensure successful program execution.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent major
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
• Experience in setting and assessing customer (internal/external) level requirements
• Experience in constructing component and full vehicle DVP&R
• Experience with defining functional objectives and constructing DFMEA
• Experience with NX, Team Center, and change management processes
• Passion for vehicles and the ability to access full vehicle performance characteristics
• Ability to construct work plans to resolve issues
• Ability to lead large teams, determine gaps to targets and develop solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Engineering
• Catia V5 or NX training
• High Voltage Power Panel or other Mechatronics experience
• Candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organization and program management skills, be a strong team player, and have excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience designing, developing, and releasing mechanical / electronic components
• Also desirable are: manufacturing or launch experience, component or system testing, product creation, DFSS (design for six sigma)

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.