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Design Release Engineer – Vehicle Access Systems

Troy, MI💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead design, development, and validation of vehicle access systems including door handles, latches, locks, actuators, and electronic access components like PEPS and key fobs.

Role type

Senior IC vehicle access systems engineer

Builds

Mechanical and electronic vehicle access components for current and future vehicle programs

Domain

Automotive engineering / Vehicle body systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Vehicle access system design, DFMEA/PFMEA analysis, engineering drawing interpretation, root cause analysis, supplier technical review coordination, regulatory compliance management, prototype and production testing coordination

Preferred skills

Electronic access systems (PEPS) experience, CAN/LIN communication protocols, CAD tools (NX Siemens), Tier 1 supplier collaboration, global OEM environment experience

Technologies

NX Siemens, CAN, LIN, RFHM, SPAAK, KIN, TPMS

Responsibilities

Define technical requirements and interface specifications, support design reviews for functional safety, coordinate vehicle builds and component testing, analyze field and warranty data to implement corrective actions, ensure compliance with global OEM standards

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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