Electrical Systems Design Release Engineer

Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE) — Electrical Systems

Department:
Electrical Systems

Reports to:

Director, Electrical Systems
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Employment Type:

Full-time/On-site

Senior Design Release Engineer (DRE) manages the design, release, and lifecycle of electrical/electro-mechanical modules and Off-The-Shelf (OTS) components. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment, where no job is too small, and where leadership means owning the details — from CAD and BOM accuracy to strategic design decisions and supplier execution.

They will package circuit boards, integrate internal harnessing (LV/HV), drive enclosure tooling, manage change processes, support hands-on prototype builds, and deliver to program milestones. They are both a technical expert and a practical problem-solver who jumps in wherever needed to ensure successful execution.

• Serve as the technical lead and single point of accountability for assigned modules, from concept through SOP and sustaining.
• Manage detailed part-level execution while always considering system-level impact
• Own complete product definition including CAD, engineering requirements, drawings, GD&T, materials and sealing strategy
• Support prototype and pilot builds hands-on, resolving issues at the bench or on the line as needed.
• Prepare and release assembly documentation for box build assemblies (BBA)

• Lead packaging of PCBs into enclosures, including connector layouts, stack-ups, thermal management, sealing, and EMC control.
• Own selection, qualification, and integration of off-the-shelf components (connectors, vents, fasteners, displays, grommets, thermal parts).
• Perform DMU/clash analysis and ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and robustness.

• Design and integrate internal harnessing for both low-voltage and high-voltage systems within enclosures or BBAs
• Establish routing paths that meet electrical safety, mechanical constraints, bend radius, creepage/clearance, thermal considerations, and EMC requirements.
• Specify fixation methods (clips, cable channels, strain-relief points, clamps, grommet routing, tie-downs).
• Validate harness integration through:
• Fit checks and tolerance simulations
• Vibration/robustness assessments
• Thermal exposure and derating checks
• HV safety evaluations
• Environmental simulations

• Own enclosure design for injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, machining, and rapid-prototype builds.
• Work with a vendor to define tooling strategy (class, gating, parting line, draft, T0/T1/Tn expectations).
• Drive DFM/DFA reviews, tooling kickoff, and sample evaluation with suppliers.
• Resolve tooling issues quickly, pragmatically, and collaboratively.

• Create and manage high-quality CATIA V6/3
  
  DEXPERIENCE models and assemblies.
• Produce engineering drawings using GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and perform tolerance stack-ups.
• Maintain EBOM configuration in PLM systems with high accuracy and discipline.

• Own the Engineering BOM end-to-end:
• Part number creation and revision control
• Alternates and AML/AVL
• Effectivity management
• Completeness across subassemblies including consumables
• Ensure clean alignment between EBOM MBOM and support service BOM development.
• Fix BOM issues at a tactical level if needed — no job too small.

• Lead creation and implementation of ECR/ECOs, with clear problem statements, justification, impact analysis, and effectivity planning.
• Drive cross-functional approvals and ensure traceability to requirements, validation, and supplier inputs.
• Streamline ECO cycle time through proactive documentation and planning.