Engineer, IID Switches Design Responsible Engineer (DRE)

Aquent is thrilled to partner with a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the automotive industry with innovative, rugged electric vehicles. In this dynamic role, you will have a direct, tangible impact on a new generation of vehicles, shaping how drivers and passengers interact with groundbreaking products. By leading the design and development of critical electromechanical user-interface components, you will help define the user experience, functionality, and aesthetic harmony of next-generation sustainable transportation, making a lasting mark on the future of mobility.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and skilled engineering professional to spearhead the design, development, and release of critical electromechanical switch components and modules. Operating in a high-growth, collaborative environment, you will translate advanced concepts into robust, production-ready designs that meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate across diverse, multidisciplinary teams, managing the hardware lifecycle from initial concept through to manufacturing launch, and directly influencing the brand's ultimate success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical hardware design and release of user-interface switches and switch modules, managing the full product lifecycle from concept through virtual development, testing, and manufacturing launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Concept, Purchasing, and Finance, to establish technical specifications that support sourcing and quoting.
• Manage supplier relationships and resources to ensure components and systems meet established cost, timing, and quality benchmarks.
• Partner with suppliers to design robust electrical verification and validation plans, executing virtual and physical testing to resolve issues prior to program milestones.
• Define electrical interfaces for switch modules that align with vehicle electrical architecture, power distribution, grounding, diagnostics, and network communications.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams on switch logic, diagnostics, and fault handling.
• Ensure all designs comply with safety standards and government regulations.
• Proactively monitor consumer experience trends to propose continuous system and design improvements.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture that values continuous learning and professional development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Combined Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in electromechanical component design, with a strong focus on switch design and automotive product development cycles (design, test, and launch).
• Demonstrated expertise in human-machine interface (HMI) design, switches, and related electromechanical systems, utilizing a Six Sigma approach to engineering and problem-solving.
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools and methodologies.
• Solid understanding of diagnostics, diagnostic trouble codes, and switch fault handling.
• Experience collaborating with industrial design studios and managing Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) requirements.
• Proven supplier management experience, ensuring design robustness and on-time delivery from project kickoff to post-Start of Production (SOP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with light and color harmony in automotive interiors.
• Familiarity with switch haptics and mechanical design principles.
• Prior experience working with a large-scale automotive manufacturer.