Engineer, IID Switches Design Responsible Engineer (DRE)
$110,000–$135,000 year
On-siteNovi, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Design and release electrical switches and switch modules from concept through manufacturing launch for Scout rugged SUVs and pick-ups. Manage supplier resources to deliver components meeting cost, timing, and quality targets while developing robust verification and validation plans. Define electrical interfaces conforming to vehicle architecture, power distribution, and network communication requirements. Collaborate with software teams on switch logic, diagnostics, and fault handling, ensuring designs meet safety standards and U.S. government regulations. Work with Studio, Concept, Purchasing, and Finance counterparts to develop technical specifications for sourcing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, or combined electrical/mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a relevant field
- 5 to 10 years of experience in electromechanical component areas with a focus on switch design, and relevant automotive assignments covering all phases of product development (design, test, and launch)
- Strong technical skills and expertise in human-machine interfaces design, switches and related electromechanical components and systems, employing a six-sigma approach to engineering design and problem-solving
- Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field
- Knowledge of diagnostics, DTCs, and switch fault handling
- Experience dealing with industrial design studio and CMF (color, material and finish) requirements
- Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels
- Experience with light and color harmony
- Experience with switch haptics and mechanical design
- Supplier (not limited to tier 1) management and engagement experience to ensure design robustness and performance matrix compliance for on-time delivery from kick-off to post SOP
- VW group experience is desirable
Desired Qualifications
- VW group experience is desirable
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