Design Release Engineer – Electric Vehicle Motors
The Design Release Engineer responsibilities include but are not are limited to:
Specifying, designing, developing and releasing electric motors for Electric Vehicle (EV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) vehicle applications. The Engineer will guide the engineering development of electric motors from Design Concept into Product Launch, including Electromagnetic Design, Mechanical Design, and Thermal Analysis. The selected Candidate will: coordinate the release of designs, obtain design approvals, ensure designs are manufacturable, component readiness, track piece cost, investment & mass, support future design direction, lead and facilitate resolution of component issues, lead design changes through Product Development (PD), Change Request (CRs), Change Notices (CNs), Global Issue management (GIMs), Forever Request (FR), Interim Approval Authorization (IAA), and quality gates (APQP) processes, warranty process, and support supplier quality assurance & warranty resolution.
- Requirements:
BSG is the 48-volt Belt Starter Generator, or Motor Generator Unit. It's the little electric motor that replaces the alternator on your engine that gives it the start/stop feature, when your engine shuts off at a stop light and then turns back on when you go to take off
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a closely related engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.
- A minimum of 3+ years of engineering experience in the automotive field, preferably product development/powertrain
- Self-starter with strong leadership, communication skills, and demonstrated problem solving ability.
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Onsite at CTC – anywhere from 5 days per week
- No driving a Stellantis vehicle is required
- 20% travel required (International travel to Italy if needed)
Preferred Requirements:
- Advanced degree in engineering from an ABET accredited University.
- 5+ years of related engineering experience.
- 2+ years of design release experience.
- Understanding of Electric Motor operation, design, manufacturing, testing & development
- Experience with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
- Knowledge of drawing GD&T and dimensional tolerance stack-ups.
- Experience with Statement of Requirements, DFMEA, and Design Reviews.
- Working knowledge of problem resolution and tracking systems and engineering change management processes.
- Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Certification.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
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What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
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