Senior Electromechanical Engineer – Interiors Switch/Sensors

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

Role

• Design and develop electromechanical commodities for interior trim. Integrate and package world-class displays, haptic switches and sensors in the interior cabin environment. 
• Be directly responsible for end to end success of the product from concept though production. 
• Define product requirements and specifications and develop test plans to ensure product robustness. 
• Release designs to suppliers and kick off tooling to meet project milestones. 
• Coordinate with design studio and engineering teams across various domains like mechanical, electrical, controls, integration, user experience, durability, craftsmanship and ergonomics. 
• Manage suppliers, work with engineering services and contract manufacturers to develop designs that achieve high-quality customer satisfaction that aligns with Client design DNA. 
• Support mass production ramp-up and participate in resolving field issues.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design and development of electromechanical products with mechanical and electrical interfaces having highly quality cosmetic requirements for a premium in-cabin user experience. 
• Experience in defining haptics, conducting focus group assessments and dictating tactile user experience conversations with cross-functional teams in an automotive environment. 
• Experience in integrating mechanical, electrical and software aspects of product into vehicle architecture with good understanding of first principles of engineering in the areas of mechanics, electronics, and material selection. 
• Working knowledge of sensor selection and integration, connector selection, wiring harness and control systems. 
• Experience in defining performance requirements such as resolution, accuracy, noise, durability, etc. and preparing validation plans. 
• Understanding of LIN and CAN protocols and ability to define high level system architecture for implementing user interaction models into signal deliverables. 
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling, GD&T and engineering drawing releases using PLM systems 
• Working knowledge of SMT and PCB fabrication in mass production environment. 
• Technical expertise in manufacturing technologies like injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion etc.

Advantageous

• Knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems