ALTEN Technology
Design Release Engineer - SLM (Smart Lighting Module)
Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States
Troy, Michigan, United States - Experience
- Generally requires 3+ years of automotive engineering development experience.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Optical Engineering.
About the job
Develops and releases smart automotive lighting modules, translating styling concepts into functional, manufacturable, validated, and regulation-compliant products.
What you'll do
- Develop design concepts and packaging studies, integrating optical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal constraints with vehicle teams.
- Manage CAD data and engineering documentation, and lead design quality and component validation activities.
- Coordinate supplier engineering and resolve failures during vehicle builds, launches, or warranty analysis.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Optical Engineering.
- 3+ years of automotive engineering development experience.
- Proficiency with CAD validation and data-viewing tools such as NX, Teamcenter, or CATIA.
- Understanding of optical performance, thermal management, power consumption, and FMVSS/ECE lighting regulations.
Nice to have
- Working experience with GD&T, APQP, and DFSS.
Tools
NX, CATIA V5, Teamcenter, DFMEA, DVP&R, FMVSS, ECE, GD&T
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