ALTEN Technology
Design & Release Engineer
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Troy, Michigan, United States - Experience
- 0–5 years of automotive engineering experience; internships or co-op experience are a plus.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
About the job
Develop, validate, and release automotive exterior lighting systems from concept through production, ensuring they meet performance, safety, regulatory, and cost targets.
What you'll do
- Support lighting component design and optimization, and coordinate with engineering teams and suppliers on prototypes and system requirements.
- Plan and conduct validation tests, analyze failures, and verify compliance with automotive lighting regulations.
- Support engineering changes, risk mitigation, manufacturing ramp-up, cost reduction, and cross-functional issue resolution.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
- 0–5 years of automotive engineering experience (OEM or Tier 1), with exposure to design, testing, or release processes.
- Proficiency in 3D/2D modeling tools (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks) and basic understanding of GD&T.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; effective team communication; fluent English for technical discussions.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field; automotive exterior lighting development experience.
- Hands-on prototyping, testing, or manufacturing validation; knowledge of emerging lighting technologies; supplier management or project leadership experience; Italian, French, or German.
Tools
NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, GD&T, FMVSS, ECE, DFMEA, DVP&R
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