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OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Group · 1 day ago

Automotive Electrical Component Engineer

Dearborn, MI

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Optimal Inc. is seeking an Automotive Electrical Component Engineer responsible for the design, development, and release of switch components used in vehicles. The role involves collaborating with various functional areas to ensure the components meet customer expectations and involves a blend of electrical, mechanical, and system performance engineering.

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Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for the design, development and release of switch components utilized throughout the vehicle

The candidate will interface with several functional areas to ensure the Switch component being developed performs to customer expectation requirements

This position will provide a unique and challenging D&R experience combining electrical, mechanical, styling, software, and vehicle-level system performance

Previous experience related to the product development of switches or other electrical/electronic components for automotive applications preferred

Experience in Design and Release project engineering; 3+ years experience related to the development of electromechanical components Ability to work independently without close supervision; self-starter

Past experience in working with/within a large, diverse cross-functional team

Program/Project and supplier management and negotiation experience

This position is for a Switch Component Design and Release Engineer

The Core Component engineer will work with the Program Application Engineer(s) to design, develop and release a switch component for specific Programs

Work within a cross-function team (supplier, Program teams, studio, ergonomics, purchasing)

Utilize core engineering documents and core design rules to initiate and to lead Full-Service Supplier (FSS) delivery of DFMEA, DVP&Rs, 8D's, and all other program specific foundation documents

Create component specifications, Quality Documents and drawings with the FSS

Conduct technical design reviews with the component supplier

As needed, support /generate development of Functional Specifications, Engineering Specifications, Diagnostic Specifications

Work closely with suppliers and quality group to understand and improve R/1000, TGW concerns

Work closely with supplier, purchasing and OCE team to ensure Cost targets are met, and cost efficient product is achieved

Qualification

Switch component developmentElectromechanical componentsRelease engineeringSupplier managementCross-functional teamworkProject managementTechnical design reviewsQuality documentationFunctional specificationsEngineering specificationsDiagnostic specificationsSelf-starter

Required

Previous experience related to the product development of switches or other electrical/electronic components for automotive applications

3+ years experience related to the development of electromechanical components

Ability to work independently without close supervision; self-starter