Design Release Engineer Power Liftgate Sensors

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Power Liftgate Sensors Job ID:

2017023

Career Area:

Engineering Position Type:

Salaried Location:

Headquarters & Technology Center - Auburn Hills 48326 ,

US Date Posted:

May 1, 2026

Brand:

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Qualifications Basic Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent major Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience Experience in setting and assessing customer (internal/external) level requirements Experience in constructing component and full vehicle DVP&R Experience with defining functional objectives and constructing DFMEA Experience with NX, Team Center, and change management processes Passion for vehicles and the ability to access full vehicle performance characteristics Ability to construct work plans to resolve issues Ability to lead large teams, determine gaps to targets and develop solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's in engineering Catia V5 or NX training Power liftgate sensing device or other Mechatronics experience preferred Candidate will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organization and program management skills, be a strong team player, and have excellent problem-solving skills Experience designing, developing, and releasing mechanical / electronic components Also desirable are manufacturing or launch experience, component or system testing, product creation, DFSS (design for six sigma) Benefits Salaried Employee Benefits (US, Non-Represented) Health & Wellbeing Comprehensive coverages encompassing the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and overall Wellbeing of our employees, including short- and long-term disability. Compensation, Savings, and Retirement Annual Incentive Plan (SAIP), 401k with Employer Match & Contribution (max 8%), SoFi Student Loan Refinancing. Time Away from Work Paid time includes company holidays, vacation, and Float/Wellbeing Days. Family Benefits 12 Weeks paid Parental Leave, Domestic Partner Benefits, Family Building Benefit, Marketplace, Life/Disability and other Insurances. Professional Growth Annual training, tuition reimbursement and discounts, Business Resource & Intra-professional Groups. Company Car & More Comprehensive Company Car Program and Vehicle Discounts. Vehicle discounts include family and friends. EOE/Disability/Veteran At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future. Our benefits reflects the

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