ALTEN Technology

Design Release Engineer - Hardware

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United StatesmidAdded today

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Design Release Engineer for hardware in Auburn Hills, Michigan to manage automotive component development and release, specializing in battery systems and electromechanical technologies. The role combines technical design oversight, quality improvement, and cross-functional collaboration within a global engineering team.

What you'll do

Oversee design and release of automotive components, particularly battery systems and electromechanical assemblies
Review and validate technical drawings, ensuring compliance with automotive E/E architecture, EMC, and FMEA standards
Support root cause analysis and implement technical solutions to enhance production quality
Manage supplier interactions and validate component performance across environmental and mechanical requirements
Lead design reviews and present findings to senior leadership across global development teams
Define and track quality improvements aligned with established targets

What they're looking for

Battery management systems and electromechanical component design
Automotive electrical/electronic architecture and EMC fundamentals
Design FMEA methodology and technical drawing interpretation
Quality tools and supplier management
Root cause analysis and problem-solving
Presentation and leadership communication
MS Office and technical documentation
Validation and testing processes

Benefits

Mentorship and career growth opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Collaborative culture with 3,000+ engineering experts
Exposure to cutting-edge projects across aerospace, medical devices, and EV sectors
Work with global ALTEN Group (57,000+ engineers in 30 countries)
Professional development in advanced automotive technologies

Likely interview questions

Describe your experience with battery management systems or electromechanical components in automotive applications.
Walk us through how you've managed a supplier relationship when quality issues arose during component validation.

How have you approached design FMEA in a previous role, and what improvements resulted from your analysis?
Tell us about a time you presented complex technical findings to senior leadership—how did you ensure understanding?
What experience do you have with EMC requirements and electrical architecture constraints in automotive design?
How do you balance competing demands when managing design releases across global teams?
Describe a root cause analysis you led and the technical solution you implemented to prevent recurrence.

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