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ES Vehicle Component Packaging Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Saline, MI is looking for an ES Vehicle Component Packaging Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Description (CW Electronics Systems Vehicle Component Packaging Engineer):

Responsible for the design and application of electrical components across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms including packaging ECU’s & sensors, and development of related components to ensure quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements are met for each electronics system.

• The primary responsibility of this role is to adapt the design of standard Electrical components, sensors, and ECU’s (Electronic Control Unit) for deployment on responsible vehicles. 
• Reporting to a Sr. Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the ES2 department's objective to deploy electrical components on responsible vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with related stakeholders (internal, external and international) in cross-functional teams to design packaging structure, prepare drawings, plan and manage schedule for complex engineering problems.
• Manage and lead part development to meet targets for cost, mass, performance and schedule with high quality, efficiency, and optimization mindset from project start through start of production.
• Excellent, clear and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders (management team, project leaders, manufacturing, suppliers, other design department, TMC Japan, etc.).
• Develop design data in 3D and create 2D drawings using Catia V5.
• Use TBP process to break down problems and contribute to obeya meetings with other commodity engineers, WH supplier engineers, and vehicle assembly members.
• Prepare process documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Some overtime may be required.

Basics:

• Hybrid work: At least 3 days per week working in office (2 WFH).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline. 
• Fundamental understanding of vehicle development process.
• Fundamental understanding of vehicle manufacturing process.
• 5 or more demonstrated years of experience collaborating with suppliers.
• Proficient in CATIA v5 for parametric 3D data and drawing preparation. (4+ yrs). 
• 5 or more years of vehicle development experience.
• 4 yrs demonstrated abilities in planning/scheduling, multi-tasking and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience supporting a production vehicle trial.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Documented problem-solving experience [solve problems and communicate].

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering. 
• Experience with Our Client in all stages of Vehicle development (Full Model change or Major-Minor model change)
• Proficient in leading variable workforce and/or Design-In members
• Experience in using simulation software such as Computer-Aided Engineering (structural/vibration) or CST studio suite (EMC/EMI) Electromagnetic capability and Electromagnetic interference.
• Experience negotiating with Styling group and Cross-Functional departments.
• Experience in design of electrical systems/parts.
• Experience in design of other ADAS systems such as Panoramic View Monitor, Sonar, and Blind Spot Monitor, or Headlamp ECU.
• Japanese language capability.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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