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ALTEN Technology USA

Design Release Engineer - Electrical Accessories

Troy, Michigan, United StatesmidAdded today

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Design Release Engineer for electrical accessories to lead the development and integration of electrical accessory connection points in automotive applications. You'll collaborate across hardware, systems, and software teams to create robust, cost-effective designs while managing requirements, CAD modeling, and cross-functional coordination.

What you'll do

  • Define and manage requirements for electrical accessories including wiring harnesses, control modules, and lighting components
  • Develop CAD designs ensuring compatibility with vehicle electrical and software systems
  • Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams on accessory integration
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and purchasing teams to support production and resolve issues
  • Apply LEAN Engineering methodologies throughout the development process
  • Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulatory requirements

What they're looking for

  • Automotive electrical design and release engineering (5+ years)
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Open and closed loop control systems
  • Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) component expertise
  • CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols
  • Problem-solving methodologies (8D, Five Whys, Fishbone)
  • Automotive standards and regulations (FMVSS, SAE, NEC, etc.)
  • Cross-functional collaboration and communication
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ALTEN Technology USA

ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.

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Likely interview questions

  • Describe your experience developing electrical accessory integration points in automotive vehicles—what was your role in managing requirements and design trade-offs?
  • Walk us through a complex electrical integration issue you diagnosed and resolved using problem-solving methodologies like 8D or Fishbone analysis.
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