Hardware Design Release Engineer

altentechnologyusa

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States · Auburn Hills · United States

Posted May 22, 2026

Full-time
Engineering

Job description

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

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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Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.