Design Release Engineer

Top skills:


1. Advanced Engineering Principles & Theory : This includes a deep understanding of mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering depending on the commodity.


Candidates must be able to apply engineering knowledge to design, feasibility analysis, and technical integration across projects.


2. Cost Control & Performance Reporting : Ability to prepare and present cost-benefit analyses , track performance metrics, and manage resources effectively.
This requires both analytical skills and business acumen to align engineering decisions with financial goals.

The most critical thing for candidates is having experience with semi-conductors and electronic modules. Looking for someone that can deal with ambiguity and operate independently primarily.


Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to be onsite 3 days per week

The Role
We are looking for a highly motivated engineer who is driven to deliver innovative products that keep our customers safe. Must be a self-starter and must work effectively cross-functionally. Working as an Electrical Module Design Release Engineer (DRE) can provide one with a strong foundation of leadership skills. The Electrical Module HW DRE is responsible for definition of requirements, execution of design, analysis, development, testing and management of engineering projects for Electrical Module Components where creativity, initiative and independent judgment are involved. Additionally, the Electrical Module DRE provides technical direction over a Product Development Team consisting of engineers and engineering support personnel. Responsible for the technical project management and design release of a wireless charging system. This includes managing supplier timing; running PDT meetings; issue investigation and resolution; ensuring part deliveries to benches, vehicle retrofits, and assembly plants.

Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain Interface Control Design (ICD) strategy and ICD templates
• Develop & Maintain commodity specific documentation.
• Generate and Maintain Global subsystem/component technical specifications templates. (SSTS/CTS)
• Lead resolution of technical issues
• "Close the Loop" on learnings by updating required information (Best Practices, Specifications, Statement of Requirements, Template, etc.) and document progress in Problem Resolution Tracking System.
• Work cross-functionally within , coordinating multiple suppliers.
• Lead/manage supplier resident engineers
• Support sourcing activities
• Generate technical solutions for current, new and major programs
• Perform complex design analysis
• Initiate documents to provide engineering authority and to maintain math/CAD data
• Work with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods and product improvements, and to support build programs
• Validation of your module



Required Qualifications:
• BS in Engineering, Physics, Math, or Computer Science
• 2+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of microcontroller architectures, memory technologies, and programming.
• Understanding of hardware design and failure modes in electronic modules.
• Knowledge of vehicle serial data communications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and comprehending software/hardware requirements.
• Knowledge of software verification/validation processes.
• Knowledge of testing and associated tools.
• Capability to translate text based functional requirements into software algorithms and models.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult
Preferred Qualifications:
• DFMEA training
• Knowledge of software algorithm design and software architecture.
• Engineering Change Management Experience
• Electronic Validation Experience
• DFSS Black Belt Certification
• Vehicle Communication Tool Experience
• Wiring experience
• Design/Development of Safety Critical Systems/Components