Design & Release Engineer - Automotive
HTC Global Services Inc
Dearborn, MI
Design & Release Engineer – Automotive Switches (Electromechanical)
Own critical vehicle switch components end-to-end—from concept through design, validation, and production release. You’ll shape features drivers use every day and collaborate across electrical, mechanical, styling, software integration, supplier, and vehicle teams to deliver quality launches.
This is the right job for you, if you…
- Enjoy owning a component from idea to production
- Like solving cross-functional engineering challenges with real customer impact
- Want visibility and influence across technical teams, suppliers, and program stakeholders
- Thrive in environments where technical depth and execution discipline both matter
What you’ll own
- Lead end-to-end Design & Release of automotive switch components through production launch
- Convert customer/system requirements into robust component-level engineering solutions
- Partner with EE/ME/software/validation/manufacturing/purchasing/styling to hit quality, cost, and timing targets
- Drive supplier technical alignment, issue resolution, and engineering changes
- Plan/support validation and testing, then close gaps quickly with data-driven decisions
- Manage release documentation (drawings/specs/BOM/change control)
- Identify and mitigate risks early to protect launch timing and product performance
What success looks like
- Ensure component performance meets customer and vehicle-level requirements
- Launch milestones are achieved with strong quality and minimal escalations
- Supplier and cross-functional execution is proactive, clear, and on-time
- Engineering issues are resolved quickly with sound technical judgment
Required qualifications
- BS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics)
- At least 3+ years of Design & Release / product development engineering experience
- Experience with automotive electromechanical or electrical/electronic components
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong communication, ownership mindset, and independent execution ability
Preferred qualifications
- Direct experience with automotive switch components
- Program/project ownership from inception through launch
- Strong analytical problem-solving in product development
- MS in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics)
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What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future
HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.
Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.