Design Release Engineer

Overview

Exterior Lighting Electrical Design and Release Engineer / Electrical Engineer — Hybrid

Duration: 12 months (may extend). Shift: Hybrid – onsite Tue, Wed, Thu; remote Mon and Fri. There may be times when on-site M-F is required depending on work needs. 1st shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Execute and deliver electrical engineering work for assigned vehicle or subsystem programs from early development through launch and production readiness.
• Support design, validation, release, and issue resolution of electrical and electronic content with hands-on troubleshooting, electrical bench testing, supplier engagement, interface definition, and program execution.
• Work cross-functionally with internal engineering teams, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure robust electrical system performance and on-time delivery. Identify design risks early, drive corrective actions, and maintain alignment to program timing.
• Lead or support structured root cause analysis for electrical failures, intermittent issues, integration concerns, and performance problems.
• Distinguish between design, manufacturing, supplier, software, and interface-related issues and drive containment and corrective action.
• Document findings clearly and communicate technical risks, root causes, and recommended actions to stakeholders.

• Technical problem solving on vehicle and through discussion
• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting with oscilloscopes, current clamps, and other electrical analysis tools
• Program execution discipline, coordination and organization
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Clear written and verbal communication
• High sense of ownership and accountability
• Demonstrated curiosity

• Lead electrical engineering activities for assigned components, modules, or systems through the full program lifecycle
• Develop, review, and maintain electrical requirements, technical specifications, and engineering deliverables
• Ensure electrical designs meet functional, performance, quality, safety, cost, and timing requirements
• Interface with cross-functional teams to align engineering decisions with vehicle, subsystem, and program objectives
• Create, update, and maintain Electrical Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for assigned systems and components
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to keep interface documentation current and aligned across stakeholders
• Review ICD changes for downstream impact to component design, system integration, validation, and release timing
• Support issue resolution by using ICDs as a core reference for confirming interface intent and identifying mismatches

• Plan, set up, and execute electrical bench tests to confirm circuit function, interface integrity, signal behavior, and component performance
• Use lab and bench equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, breakout boxes, and data acquisition tools to support testing and troubleshooting
• Evaluate test results, identify abnormal behavior, and recommend design or process improvements based on evidence
• Support verification and validation activities by confirming electrical performance against requirements and operating conditions
• Collaborate with validation and test teams to define test conditions, review results, and resolve electrical issues discovered during development and launch

• Manage engineering deliverables in alignment with program timing, gateway milestones, and launch requirements
• Track open issues, support action plans, and escalate risks that may affect design maturity, validation completion, or launch readiness
• Ensure engineering activities, supplier deliverables, testing, reviews, and documentation are completed on schedule
• Balance technical depth with execution urgency to support timely decision-making and issue closure
• Contribute to launch preparation and ensure electrical engineering readiness for builds, validation events, and production milestones

Supplier design reviews and issue detection

• Lead and participate in supplier design reviews to evaluate electrical design maturity, technical…