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Power panels - Design Release Engineer

Alten Technology USA

Auburn Hills, MI · Posted October 26, 2026

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About the job

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

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)

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.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.