Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Access Systems
Alten Technology · Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Company size
- 1000+
Supports development, validation, and integration of vehicle access systems (e.g., door handles, latches, PEPS, key fobs) using technologies like RFHM, SPAAK, KIN, TPMS, and wireless security, ensuring compliance with regulatory and OEM standards.
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Job Description:
- Client is seeking a Design/Development Release Engineer for Vehicle Access and Key Authentication ECU modules.
- The Engineer will work with product design/release engineers and various support groups to specify and carry out development and partner with suppliers to complete design and qualify for production.
- The Engineer will interface with the EE Systems group to define vehicle level functional specifications, vehicle packaging teams, and Product Design Office to define first surface components.
- The candidate will also: Develop component level specifications; participate in Product Assurance Planning (Program Management); manage the supplier of the components to ensure vehicle program milestones are met/achieved; review component DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis);deliver DVRR (Design Validation and Reliability Report) and complete applicable compliance reports.
- The candidate will participate in Reactive Quality Problem Solving and will be supporting Supplier Quality during Process Sign-off (PS) and PFMEA reviews (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis).
- Travel for plant support may be required for this position.
- The Product Design and Engineering careers at Client offer the chance to drive innovation and embrace bold new challenges as a member of the team responsible for revolutionizing the automotive industry.
- Today, we're on a new road, with defined goals and renewed energy.
- You will see it in our attention to quality and performance, and in the groundbreaking designs and technologies that create an unparalleled driving experience for our customers.
- In keeping with these objectives and considering increasing electronics and software content in vehicles today.
Basic Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical from an ABET accredited university
- A minimum of 3 years of experience developing automotive Vehicle Access systems
- Ability to manage and prioritize issues/tasks in directing multiple products and suppliers
- Working knowledge of CAN, CAN FD and Ethernet networks and associated analytical tools
- Experience with RF/Wireless systems and component design
- Knowledge of molding and packaging processes
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft/Google Office Suite applications
- Strong oral and written communication
- Strong leadership skills (prepared to lead a supplier team)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six Sigma or Shainin certification
- Knowledge of electronic product manufacturing processes
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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