Sr Engineer, Electrical

Job Purpose The Sr. Engineer, Electrical is responsible for the electrical development and vehicle integration of automotive accessories from concept through launch. This position reviews vehicle electrical information, prepares interface and validation requirements, reviews supplier designs, and follows electrical deliverables through the development process.

The engineer works with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering to resolve electrical issues and keep assigned programs on schedule. The position requires working knowledge of automotive electrical systems, wiring diagrams, power distribution, grounding, vehicle communication networks, diagnostics, and electrical validation.

Key Accountabilities Electrical Accessory Development

• Lead the electrical portion of accessory development programs from concept through launch. Prepare requirements, review supplier work, and track electrical deliverables and timing against program milestones. (35%) Vehicle Electrical Integration
• Review accessory integration with the vehicle electrical system, including power, grounding, circuit protection, communication, diagnostics, installation conditions, and engineering changes. (25%) Engineering Coordination
• Coordinate electrical engineering work with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering. Track technical questions, required information, decisions, and supplier actions. (20%) DFMEA, DVP, and Validation
• Review supplier DFMEAs and prepare DVP requirements using applicable HMC/OEM standards and vehicle conditions. Review validation plans and results and follow up on open items before release and launch. (15%) Program Status and Documentation
• Report project status and maintain engineering requirements, changes, open-item lists, review records, and lessons learned in accordance with department procedures. (5%) Key Performance Indicators Review OEM electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, connector views, pin information, diagnostic interfaces, and applicable engineering standards. Identify the requirements that apply to each vehicle and accessory application. Prepare electrical requirements for RFQs and design demand specifications based on customer requests, vehicle information, and applicable HMC/OEM engineering standards. Determine the appropriate vehicle circuits, power sources, grounds, signals, communication networks, circuit protection, and diagnostic interfaces for accessory installation and operation. Review supplier electrical designs and supporting documents, including schematics, harness concepts, operating logic, component specifications, wire sizing, circuit protection, connectors, terminals, and installation information. Provide comments and follow up with the supplier on required changes. Evaluate current draw, voltage drop, backfeeding, grounding, thermal loading, EMC, communication conflicts, diagnostic impacts, and battery drain. Recommend design changes or additional validation when needed. Review supplier DFMEAs for electrical interfaces and foreseeable failure modes. Document comments and follow up on required revisions. Prepare DVP requirements using applicable HMC/OEM engineering and test standards and vehicle operating conditions. Review test plans and results and track open engineering items through release and launch. Participate in prototype installations, bench checks, and vehicle evaluations as needed. Document electrical function, installation concerns, and vehicle interface issues. Work with suppliers, MPA departments, MHQ, customers, and OEM engineering to resolve electrical issues. Track agreed actions and required follow-up testing. Review vehicle and accessory design changes for electrical impact. Provide recommendations related to compatibility, reliability, manufacturing, installation, and serviceability. Maintain the electrical engineering plan for assigned projects. Track requirements, vehicle information, supplier deliverables, validation activities, open issues, design changes, and launch dates, and report status to the project team. Work Schedule and Travel Requirements Work Schedule Monday
• Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Travel Required Yes Travel Detail Occasional overnight travel (up to 30%) by land and/or air