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July 16, 2026

Seat Heat Vent System Release Engineer

Senior • On-site

Auburn Hills, MI

Job Summary

The Seating Heat & Ventilation Design Release Engineer (DRE) is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, validation, and launch of heated and ventilated seat systems across Client vehicle programs. This role owns the technical definition, release, and ongoing quality performance of the seat thermal comfort features, working closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver best-in-class customer comfort, quality, and value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the design and release of seat heating and ventilation components and systems (heater mats, blowers, plenums, foam interfaces, harnesses) from concept through production.
  • Develop and maintain component and system-level technical specifications, design documents, and engineering standards for heated and ventilated seating.
  • Lead packaging and integration of heat and ventilation systems into seat structures and foam while ensuring compliance with ergonomics, safety, comfort, manufacturability, and serviceability requirements.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation in Client systems including part numbers, BOMs, drawings, and 3D data.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on design proposals, DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, timing plans, and cost/feasibility studies.
  • Plan and execute validation activities including thermal performance testing, durability, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
  • Analyze test data, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions and design changes.
  • Support vehicle builds including mules, pilots, PPAP, and launch activities.
  • Collaborate with Electrical, HVAC, HMI, Body, and Vehicle Integration teams to ensure seamless system operation and proper LIN/CAN communication.
  • Manage engineering changes, cost reductions, and quality improvements for production programs.
  • Support functional safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
  • Track and report program status, risks, and open issues.
  • Benchmark competitive seat comfort technologies and contribute to innovation roadmaps.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in the automotive industry.
  • Hands-on experience with heated, ventilated, or cooled seat systems.
  • Working knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and HVAC integration.
  • Prior experience in a Design Release Engineer (DRE) or System Responsible Engineer role.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA or NX.
  • Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, root cause analysis, design reviews, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing global engineering projects.

Additional Information

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.
  • Pre-employment drug screening is required as a condition of hire.

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Auburn Hills, MI

🏢 Summary: Engineering role focused on designing and developing automotive window regulator and door glass components while coordinating with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle. The position involves component validation, issue resolution, and ensuring compliance with timing, cost, and technical requirements in automotive engineering projects. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 3–6 years of automotive engineering experience, Experience with window regulators or door glass systems, Experience with closures systems, Project coordination skills, Strong communication skills 📃 Skills: Mechanical, Automotive, Closures, Validation, Testing, Manufacturing, Quality 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design, development, and release of window regulator and/or door glass components • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and vehicle integration) • Manage component validation, testing, and issue resolution • Ensure compliance with program timing, cost, and technical requirements • Support change management and continuous improvement activities Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field • 3–6 years of experience in automotive engineering, preferably with closures systems • Experience with window regulators, door glass systems, or closely related components • Strong communication and project coordination skills All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

ALTEN

Automotive Systems Architect – Requirements Engineering

Senior

On-site

Auburn Hills, MI

🏢 Summary: Opportunity for an experienced System Architect in Requirements Engineering to lead requirements definition, analysis, and validation across multiple automotive domains. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality, traceable, and standards-compliant requirements while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle. Involves driving best practices and supporting system architecture alignment in complex vehicle systems. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Extensive experience in automotive Requirements Engineering, Strong understanding of vehicle systems and architecture, Experience with requirements management tools, Knowledge of automotive standards (ASPICE, ISO 26262), Ability to perform requirements analysis, validation, and traceability, Experience in change management and impact analysis 📃 Skills: DOORS, Polarion, Jama, ASPICE, ISO26262, RequirementsEngineering, SystemsEngineering, AutomotiveSystems, Traceability, ChangeManagement 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced System Architect in Requirements Engineering with strong expertise across key automotive domains. This role will drive high-quality requirements definition, analysis, and validation while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Domain Focus Areas: Energy & Propulsion Thermal Systems Access / Start / Operator Functions Cabin & Visibility Infotainment & Connectivity Driving Assistance & Chassis Active Safety, Warnings & Parking Key Responsibilities: Lead requirements development, analysis, and management across multiple automotive domains Ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned with system and business needs Collaborate with system, software, and validation teams throughout the product lifecycle Support impact analysis, change management, and traceability Drive best practices in requirements engineering and mentor junior engineers Interface with stakeholders to clarify technical expectations and resolve gaps Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Automotive, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, or related field) Extensive experience in Requirements Engineering within the automotive industry Strong understanding of vehicle systems and architecture Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.) Familiarity with ASPICE, ISO 26262, or other automotive standards is preferred Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

ALTEN

Lead Hardware Development Test Engineer

Senior

On-site

North Reading, MA

140,004 - 180,000 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Lead Hardware Development/Test Engineer role focused on building and scaling hardware testing for autonomous robotics systems. The position involves defining test strategies, developing test infrastructure and fixtures, executing hands-on validation, and leading cross-functional testing efforts. Ideal for engineers experienced in robotics, autonomous systems, and electro-mechanical testing in fast-paced environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field, Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems, Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or advanced hardware platforms, Experience in hardware validation and testing, Experience with lab setup and test equipment selection, Experience designing test fixtures, Ability to independently build processes and testing functions, Strong problem-solving skills, Experience collaborating across hardware and software teams 📃 Skills: Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Autonomous, Validation, Testing, Hardware, Fixtures, Integration, Electromechanical 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. We are seeking a highly hands-on Lead Hardware Development/Test Engineer to help build and scale a new testing function for cutting-edge autonomous robotics systems. This role is ideal for a self-driven individual who thrives in unstructured environments and is excited to bootstrap a test organization from the ground up. Responsibilities: Own Hardware Test Strategy - Define and drive the overall hardware testing roadmap for autonomous robotic systems - Develop test methodologies, validation plans, and test execution frameworks Build and Scale Test Infrastructure - Set up and configure testing labs, including selection of equipment and tools - Design and implement test environments to support development and validation Design Test Fixtures - Lead the design and development of custom test fixtures for robotics systems - Ensure fixtures support reliability, repeatability, and scalability in testing Hands-On Testing & Execution - Execute hardware tests and troubleshoot issues - Partner with software test teams and hardware engineers to validate system performance Technical Leadership - Provide clear technical direction to hardware and software test engineers - Guide test teams in executing against defined strategies and best practices - Act as a thought leader in testing for complex electro-mechanical systems Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software teams - Support integration of hardware and software testing processes Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field - Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical systems - Proven experience working on autonomous systems, robotics, or similar advanced hardware platforms - Hands-on experience with hardware validation and testing - Experience with lab setup and test equipment selection - Experience designing test fixtures - Ability to operate independently and bootstrap new processes and teams from scratch - Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take initiative Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with mechatronics systems - Background in autonomous robotics development environments - Experience leading technical direction for test teams - Familiarity with hardware and software testing integration Salary Range: $140K - $180K All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. Alten USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

ALTEN

Director of Sales Operations & Performance- Automotive

Senior

On-site

Greensboro, NC

100,000 - 150,000 USD/yr

🏢 Summary: Sales Operations leadership role focused on supporting global automotive and trucking accounts through sales strategy, CRM analytics, RFI/RFQ coordination, and performance management. The position involves partnering with global account managers, leading sales operations teams, and driving data-driven sales improvements across international markets. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of experience in automotive/trucking sales operations, Bachelor's degree, Expertise in automotive/trucking industries, Experience tracking sales metrics using CRM systems, Experience working with global teams, Experience supporting day-to-day sales personnel activities, Experience supporting Bid, RFI, and RFQ activities 📃 Skills: CRM, RFI, RFQ, Analytics, Dashboards, Reporting, Salesforce, Benchmarking 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Job Purpose: In collaboration with the Global Account Managers (GAM) and the Business Units, the Director Salesops and Performance (DSP) coordinates the Sales activity for dedicated market sector(s) and set of Global Customers in each geography to achieve annual sales ambitions in top line growth, market share and profitability. Main Duties & Responsibilities Market Strategy Support - Support analysis of Alten and its competitors' performance in designated market sectors - Propose insights based on benchmarks, historical data and understanding of market trends - Identify and escalate risks that would impact Alten business - Animate a global community to share market trends and provide actionable take aways - Provide on demand analysis of market sub-segment or Global customers - Periodically assess list of selected Global customers Commercial Support - Act as Business Partner to GAM for selected accounts - Interact with customers at senior level to support commercial activity, identify and address risk/opportunities - Coach Managers to animate internal/external commercial rituals for Global Accounts Sales Performance Management - Monitor sales momentum and pipeline health - Generate data-driven insights from CRM analytics to guide sales strategies - Create dashboards and reports to provide visibility into key sales performance metrics - Drive win/loss analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement of sales performance RFI/RFQ Management - Orchestrate RFI answer across geographies and Alten organizations in coordination with Bid team - Support large RFQ for selected accounts Sales Process and Tools - Contribute to streamline and improve efficiency of the end-to-end sales process and tools - Ensure central repository of documents and data to support sales activity Lead Sales Operations Team - Recruit, mentor or develop Sales Operations Managers and Analysts - Set goals for the team and manage workload - Guarantee high service level Qualifications: - 8+ yrs of experience in automotive/trucking sales operations position - Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred - Expertise of automotive/trucking industries - Experience with tracking sales metrics on a CRM - Experience working with global teams - Experience driving and supporting day to day activities of sales personnel - Experience supporting Bid, RFI and RFQ activities Salary Range: 100,000-150,000 + Bonus The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.