Senior Design Release Engineer (EDS)

Job Summary:

Our client in Tustin, CA is looking for a Senior Design Release Engineer (EDS). This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Design responsible for all Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) including harnesses, busbars, and electronics.
• Incorporate schematic, space constraints, and best practices into CAD models.
• Create clear and detailed drawings that will ensure high quality and reliability.
• Communicate with vehicle harness team to stay up to date on proper design methods.
• Run Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with suppliers to track issues, revisions, and part delivery.
• Track cost/mass/timing status for components and continuously improve these metrics.
• Drive issues to resolution through problem solving techniques (containment, root cause, corrective actions, etc.).
• Create Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan (DVP).
• Support manufacturing build trials and incorporate Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• 2+ years of work experience in harness design, ideally for automotive applications.
• At least a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of wire routing best practices.
• Hands on harness fabrication skills for reworks and prototype builds.
• Passion for working on products that involve the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, both in presentation and technical writing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; reliant on engineering fundamentals.
• Self starter, must be willing to run to and seek out issues.
• Knowledge of battery behavior and high voltage safety.
• A positive attitude towards change.
• Salary range: 105k – 140k annual.

Preferred:

• Experience with Capital Harness.
• Experience with Catia V6 (3d experience).
• Previous experience with product launches and production schedules.

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