Senior HV Electrical Design & Release Engineer

KPIT; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPIT, a global technology company, is seeking an experienced HV electrical distribution engineer in Newark, CA to lead design and release of high voltage systems. You will work with battery, electrical, vehicle integration, manufacturing, and validation teams to ensure robust performance, safety, and manufacturability, using CATIA/Siemens Capital/NX for 3D CAD routing and drawings.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive HV design, knowledge of HV safety standards, DFMEA/DVP&R experience, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years designing automotive HV electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with HV wiring, busbars, and interconnects.
• Familiarity with DFMEA and DVP&R processes.
• Knowledge of USCAR, LV214/LV215, ISO 26262, HV safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV electrical distribution system design and release.
• Oversee packaging of HV components within vehicle and battery architectures.
• Perform 3D CAD routing and drawings using CATIA, NX, or Siemens Capital.
• Ensure compliance with HV safety, creepage, clearance, EMC/EMI.
• Support design reviews, prototyping, and issue resolution across product lifecycle.

Skills

HV design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Siemens Capital

NX

Job description

KPIT, a global technology company, is seeking an experienced HV electrical distribution engineer in Newark, CA to lead design and release of high voltage systems. You will work with battery, electrical, vehicle integration, manufacturing, and validation teams to ensure robust performance, safety, and manufacturability, using CATIA/Siemens Capital/NX for 3D CAD routing and drawings.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive HV design, knowledge of HV safety standards, DFMEA/DVP&R experience, and