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Design Release Engineer - Senior

Job Summary:

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for an Design Release Engineer - Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

As a High Voltage Electrical Component Release Engineer, you will be a key member of our dynamic team focused on designing, developing, validating, and releasing High voltage battery components for electrified vehicles.

These critical components, including busbars, fuses, fuse carriers, HV connectors, and their associated components, are essential to ensure the optimal performance and efficiency of our electrified vehicles. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing suppliers, and utilizing your technical expertise to drive the success of our cutting-edge high voltage batteries.

Basics:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or industrial engineering.8+ years of experience in automotive engineering, with a focus on designing and releasing high voltage battery components for electrified vehicles.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that components meet performance, safety, and quality standards, while contributing to the overall vehicle objectives.Create, maintain, and manage the Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) and Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents for components, ensuring comprehensive validation and risk management.Drive the achievement of program timing milestones by effectively coordinating tasks, resources, and activities within the project timeline.Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) principles to guide the development process and ensure robust product launches.Utilize Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools to conduct simulations and analyses, optimizing component designs for efficiency and performance.Leverage your expertise in software tools including CATIA V5, Unigraphics NX, Vis Mockup, and TeamCenter to design, visualize, and communicate component designs effectively.Apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to enhance the quality, reliability, and performance of cooling system components.Take a leadership role in managing and fostering strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring their alignment with project goals and delivery of high-quality components.Collaborate with manufacturing, testing, and quality teams to seamlessly integrate cooling components into the vehicle architecture.Must have a valid driver's license.100% onsite position. 

Preferred:

Master of Science Degree in Engineering.Strong understanding of high voltage electrical components, such as busbars, fuses, fuse carriers, HV connectors, and associated hardware.The ability to understand and troubleshoot mechatronic problems, both mechanical and electrical.Ability to author system/component level electrical and/or mechanical requirements.Proficiency in using CATIA V5 and/or Unigraphics NX for component design and modeling.Experience with Vis Mockup and TeamCenter for collaborative design and visualization.Strong understanding of component design for manufacturing processes and assembly (DFM and DFA).

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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