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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Interior Devices and Sensors Design and Release... - **Company:** Alten USA - **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Communications Protocols, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** June 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g9sa4q ## About the Role + Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited university. + 3+ years of switch and/or electronic ECU development and releasing experience. + Full understanding of automotive electronic ECU development process. + Experience managing or developing embedded software. + Strong leadership skills (prepared to lead a supplier team). + Due to in office work requirements, the candidate must be onsite at Auburn Hills, Michigan or at a local suppliers facility a minimum of 3 days per week. + Must be willing to travel to Mexico (supplier plant), and any Client Assembly plants in Canada or Mexico. + Experience with switches Preferred Requirements: + Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. + Experience managing suppliers and/or engineers. + Familiar with Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD and/or LIN bus communication protocols. + Outstanding communication and organization skills. Travel and Driving Requirements: + Will be required to drive a company car. Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record. + Will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% Additional Information / Must Have's: + Working knowledge of Design & Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA / PFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), Teamcenter CAE, GD&T & working knowledge of injection mold tooling. + Knowledge & experience in Design For Six Sigma (DFSS) Proactive quality tools and Shainin Red X reactive quality tools. + Strong organizational, program management, leadership and communication skills required. + Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint. ## Description + The BCI Mechatronics Design and Release Engineer (DRE) will be responsible for the integrated Center Stack (ICS) Switchbank design, development, packaging, testing and releasing. + The DRE will interface with various stakeholders to define the component level & vehicle level functional specifications. Responsibilities include but not limited to + Develop & ensure that the ICS is compliant to all component level specifications. + Participate in Product Assurance Planning (Program Management). + Manage the supplier of the component; and component DFMEA (Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis), DVRR (Design Validation and Reliability Report), and Timing Proactive Quality Plan. + Participate in Reactive Quality Problem Solving and will be supporting Supplier Quality during Process Sign-off (PS) and PFMEA reviews (Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis). + Responsible for releasing components via Change Management System (CN's) and will interface with EMEA, APAC and LATAM counterparts on global commonality. + Responsible for root causing & resolving launch, serial life and quality issues related to the ICS using the Global Issues Management System (GIMS). ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)