What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Release Engineer - Hardware position at altentechnologyusa?
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:
Technical Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of experience in automotive component development, preferably in battery systems or electromechanical components
- Strong knowledge of battery management systems and electromechanical technologies
- Solid understanding of automotive E/E architecture, EMC, FMEA, and packaging constraints
- Experience with validation processes and supplier management
- Familiarity with quality tools, methodologies, and customer claim management
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and technical documentation
Technical Skills:
- In-depth understanding of the assigned component family, including both mechanical and electronic/regulator aspects (e.g., 12V batteries, alternators, 12V BSG)
- Strong automotive technical background, including:
- Environmental requirements
- Mechanical requirements
- Vehicle electrical/electronic architecture
- EMC fundamentals
- Engineering best practices
- Design FMEA
- Technical drawing review and validation
Quality & Continuous Improvement:
- Support root cause analysis activities
- Define and implement technical solutions to improve product quality in production, ensuring alignment with established quality targets
Behavioral Requirements:
- Ability to lead and collaborate effectively within a global development team
- Strong presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior leadership
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts effectively
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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