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Electronic Systems Routing Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Saline, MI is looking for an Electronic Systems Routing Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Our Client’s Electronic Systems Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Routing Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to design wire harness components and package wire harnesses 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.

Description (CW Electronics Systems Routing Engineer):

Responsible for the design and application of electrical components across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms including routing of wire harness, and development of related components to ensure quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements are met for each electronic system.

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 using CATIA v5 and create 2D drawings using Zuken E3 (CR5000) CAD software. 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:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline, Electrical or Mechanical preferred. Fundamental understanding of vehicle development process. Fundamental understanding of vehicle manufacturing process. Fundamental understanding of wire harness manufacturing processes and design related challenges. 5 or more demonstrated years of experience collaborating with suppliers. Proficient in CATIA v5 for 3D data and drawing preparation. 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]. Hybrid position: At least 3 days per week working in office and 2 days work from home.

Preferred:

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.  Deep understanding of wire harness development and/or manufacturing process. Experience negotiating with cross-functional departments. Experience in design of electrical systems/parts, including wire harness routing, wire specification issuance or vehicle electric architecture. 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

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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