ALTEN Technology USA · 9 hours ago
Lead Development Engineer – Automotive Motors & Actuators
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. The Lead Development Engineer will support motor and actuator development projects from concept phase through validation and safe launch, ensuring compliance with product development standards and collaborating within a global environment.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Leo Stephen
Responsibilities
Support motor and actuator development projects from concept phase through validation and safe launch
Review, assess, and update motor and component drawings in collaboration with design teams
Develop and maintain DVP&R documentation aligned with customer and internal requirements
Plan, coordinate, and monitor validation and testing activities with internal and external laboratories
Ensure proper execution of tests and perform detailed result analysis with cross-functional teams
Prepare and release technical documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R, and other project deliverables
Interface with customers, suppliers, quality, manufacturing, and program management teams
Lead resolution of technical issues related to design, validation, NVH, and EMC until product release
Ensure compliance with product development standards and audit requirements
Collaborate within a global environment across North America, Asia, and other regions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent
Minimum 8 years of experience in the automotive electric motor and/or actuator industry
Strong background in product engineering with solid knowledge of motor design principles
Proven experience in motor and actuator development, including design validation, testing, and product industrialization
Ability to read, review, and modify engineering drawings
Strong understanding of automotive development processes such as APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, DVPR, and SPC
Experience with NVH and EMC related to electric motors or actuators
Fluent in English; Chinese language skills are an advantage due to global supplier and customer interaction
Extensive experience in automotive electric motor or actuator product development
Strong expertise in EMC
Solid understanding of motor design principles
Experience developing and executing DVP&R
Strong exposure to APQP, DFMEA, and validation processes
Ability to coordinate testing activities and analyze validation results
Proficient in reviewing and modifying engineering drawings
Fluent English communication skills
Preferred
Experience with PMDC motors or electromagnetic motor design
Exposure to seating or closure actuators
Knowledge of NVH and EMC in automotive applications
Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA, UG/NX, or similar
Chinese language proficiency
Experience working in global or multicultural project environments
Ability to technically guide or mentor junior engineers
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with employer matching
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid parental leave
Mentorship to help you take your career to the next level
Company
ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering consulting company. It is a sub-organization of Alten.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Henault
Chief Technology Officer at Alten Technology
Mike Walraven
Chief Administrative Officer
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