Switch Engineer

What you'll do:

Design and develop electromechanical commodities for interior trim.

Integrate and package world-class displays, haptic switches, and sensors in the interior cabin environment.

Be directly responsible for end-to-end success of the product from concept though production.

Define product requirements and specifications and develop test plans to ensure product robustness.

Design and manufacture prototypes and fixtures to perform measurements, experiments, and user studies for various types of switches and electronics.

Release designs to suppliers and kick off tooling to meet project milestones.

Coordinate with design studio and engineering teams across various domains like mechanical, electrical, controls, integration, diagnostics, cybersecurity, UI/UX, durability, craftsmanship and ergonomics.

Manage suppliers, work with engineering services and contract manufacturers to develop designs that achieve high-quality customer satisfaction that aligns with design DNA.

Support mass production ramp-up and participate in resolving field issues.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in design and development of electromechanical products with mechanical and electrical interfaces having high quality cosmetic requirements for a premium in-cabin user experience.

Experience in defining haptics, conducting focus group assessments, and dictating tactile user experience conversations with cross-functional teams in an automotive environment. Strong fundamental understanding of first principles of engineering in the areas of mechanics, thermal, electronics, and material selection.

Working knowledge of sensor selection and integration, connector selection, wiring harness and control systems.

Experience in defining performance requirements such as resolution, accuracy, noise, durability, etc. and preparing validation plans.

Understanding of LIN and CAN protocols and ability to define high level system architecture for implementing user interaction models into signal deliverables.

Experience in 3D CAD modeling, GD&T and engineering drawing releases using PLM systems.

Working knowledge of SMT and PCB fabrication in mass production environment.

Good understanding in manufacturing technologies like injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion etc.

Driven and passionate self-starter and team player to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment.

Education B.S. minimum in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Masters preferred.