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Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Onsite
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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.
The Design Release Engineer (DRE) will be responsible for the technical development, integration, validation, and release of automotive alternators and related 12V electrical components. The role requires a strong understanding of alternator systems, including mechanical design, electrical performance, voltage regulation, vehicle integration, and supplier development.
The engineer will work closely with cross-functional and global teams to ensure component performance, product quality, reliability, and compliance with automotive requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of five years of experience in automotive component development, preferably with direct experience in alternators, 12V Battery Starter Generators (BSG), or related automotive electrical components.
Strong understanding of alternator design, functionality, electrical generation, voltage regulation, and charging systems.
Experience with mechanical and electrical integration of alternators into vehicle systems.
Solid understanding of automotive electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and vehicle packaging constraints.
Experience in component validation, verification, supplier management, and production release.
Familiarity with automotive quality tools, continuous improvement methodologies, and customer claim management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and technical documentation.
Develop and release alternators and related 12V electrical components in accordance with vehicle program requirements.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of alternator components, including the rotor, stator, rectifier, voltage regulator, bearings, housing, and mounting interfaces.
Review and validate component designs, technical drawings, specifications, and engineering changes.
Ensure compliance with automotive environmental, mechanical, electrical, thermal, vibration, durability, and reliability requirements.
Support alternator integration within the vehicle electrical architecture, including packaging, mounting, belt-drive interfaces, and electrical connections.
Apply EMC fundamentals, DFMEA, and engineering best practices during component development.
Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve design, integration, and validation issues.
Support component testing, validation activities, issue resolution, and production launch readiness.
Lead and support root cause analysis for component failures, production issues, and customer concerns.
Define and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve component quality and reliability.
Analyze validation results and field performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with established quality targets, engineering specifications, and automotive standards.
Support supplier quality improvement and resolution of customer claims.
Ability to collaborate effectively with global engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams.
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to present technical topics to senior leadership.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflicts, coordinate stakeholders, and drive issues to closure.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver engineering milestones in line with program timelines.
Direct experience as an Alternator Design Release Engineer or in alternator component development and validation.
Experience with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
Knowledge of 12V charging systems, voltage regulators, and alternator performance requirements.
Experience supporting supplier technical reviews, vehicle integration, production launches, and field issue resolution.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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