Senior Electromechanical Switch Design Engineer — EV Platforms

Aquent; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering automotive innovator to lead the design and development of electromechanical switches for next‑generation EVs. You will shape user interaction, reliability, and safety by driving hardware concepts through production release in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

You will collaborate across cross‑functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and develop robust testing frameworks to ensure design robustness from concept through Start of Production, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/electromechanical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in electromechanical component areas focusing on switch design in automotive programs.
• Strong knowledge of human–machine interfaces design and switch-related components.
• Familiarity with CAE tools or direct experience in this field.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical hardware design and release of switches and switch modules from concept to manufacturing launch.
• Collaborate with Concept, Purchasing, and Finance to develop technical specifications for quoting and sourcing.
• Manage supplier resources to meet cost, timing, and quality targets.
• Develop verification/validation plans with virtual and physical testing; resolve issues before program signoff.
• Define electrical interfaces conforming to vehicle electrical architecture and diagnostics.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Switch design

Electromechanical components

Six Sigma

CAE experience

HMI design

Diagnostics knowledge

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a pioneering automotive innovator to lead the design and development of electromechanical switches for next‑generation EVs. You will shape user interaction, reliability, and safety by driving hardware concepts through production release in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

You will collaborate across cross‑functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and develop robust testing frameworks to ensure design robustness from concept through Start of Production, with