Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive Electrical Systems

ALTEN Technology USA; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Mentorship programs

Job summary

An engineering company in Ohio is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design of automotive electrical components. This role requires strong expertise in CATIA V5/V6 along with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. The ideal candidate will be involved in developing 3D models, conducting feasibility studies, and collaborating with various engineering teams. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, emphasizing mentorship and career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience (MS) or 8+ years of experience (BS) in automotive product development.
• Experience designing automotive electrical components or electronic packaging.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for automotive electrical components.
• Conduct design feasibility studies and cost analysis.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis for component designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams.

Skills

Strong expertise in CATIA V5 & V6

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Project management

Excellent communication

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

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.

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Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in automotive product development to support the design and development of electrical system components. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have extensive experience designing automotive components from concept development through mass production.

This role focuses on the mechanical design and development of automotive electronic components, including vision systems, radar modules, safety sensors, control units, and associated mounting structures.

The engineer will lead product development activities including design feasibility, cost evaluation, strength calculations, component construction, and specification definition, while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings for automotive electrical components from concept through production using CATIA V5/V6.
• Conduct design feasibility studies, cost analysis, and engineering evaluations.
• Perform structural analysis and strength calculations to validate component designs.
• Define technical specifications and part construction requirements.
• Perform tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure proper fit and functional performance.
• Optimize component designs for performance, cost efficiency, and weight reduction.
• Lead prototype development, fabrication, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Support digital mock-up (DMU) reviews and design validation processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and program management teams throughout the development cycle.
• Ensure designs comply with customer drawing standards and technical requirements.
• Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously while meeting engineering deliverables and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership and design guidance within assigned programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience (MS) or 8+ years of experience (BS) in automotive product development.
• Strong expertise in CATIA V5 & V6, including VPM Navigator.
• Experience designing automotive electrical components or electronic packaging.
• Proficiency in tolerance stack-up analysis and component optimization.
• Knowledge of sheet metal processes (forming, stamping, welding) and injection molding.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), digital mock-up (DMU), and draft analysis.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with customer drawing standards (client/OEM experience preferred).
• Advanced surface modeling and CAE/meshing experience.
• Experience designing components for vision systems, radar modules, or safety sensors.
• Background in high-volume automotive production environments.

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.

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