Design Release Engineer (Embedded System)

Akkodis is seeking a Design Release Engineer (Embedded System) for a Contract with a client in Dearborn, MI(Hybrid). You will lead the design and release of trailer tow hardware and software systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and successful integration into vehicle environments.

Rate Range: $40/hour to $45/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Design Release Engineer (Embedded System) Job Responsibilities Include

• Develop and release trailer tow hardware, software, and systems, ensuring compliance with FMVSS and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead design reviews with internal teams and suppliers and manage quality documentation throughout the development process.
• Create and execute design verification plans (DVP) for bench, HIL, and vehicle testing, tracking progress in FEDE and JIRA.
• Manage parts release in WERS and support program launches by resolving issues and presenting status updates to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IVI, body, exterior, vehicle operations) to ensure interface and assembly requirements are met.
• Support warranty analysis and quality improvement initiatives, including weekly reviews and data tracking using Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in automotive electrical systems design and testing.
• Proficiency in design and release processes for complex automotive systems, including hardware and software integration.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle network tools (e.g., CANalyzer) and ability to execute design verification plans (DVP) for bench, HIL, and vehicle testing.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gagan.Sharma@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.