Electrical Distribution and Wiring Design Release Engineer

Electrical Distribution System (EDS) / Wiring Design & Release Engineer-HV(DRE)

Cognizant Mobility is the premier automotive engineering services division of Cognizant that is focused on smart connected vehicle engineering and software delivery. Our clients include well known Automotive OEMs and Electric/Autonomous Start Up Companies that leverage our automotive engineering expertise.

We are looking for talented engineers with backgrounds in Electrical and Computer Engineering for such roles as Vehicle Systems Engineering, Electrical Design and Release, High Voltage Wire Harness Design and Packaging, Embedded Software Development and Algorithm Research, AUTOSAR Model Based System Design, Validation, Hardware in the Loop Integration, Functional Safety, Vehicle Triage, SWAT and Launch Support, etc.

The Electrical Distribution System (EDS) / Wiring Design & Release Engineer-HV(DRE) is responsible to lead the design of the Low/High Voltage wire harness and electrical distribution systems while working with supplier CAD and Engineering Support teams, global Engineering, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams as required to meet program milestones and required tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure customer specific requirements are met
• Assist functional areas between supplier and customer to meet requirements
• Establish and maintain customer interface on design issues and requirements
• Facilitate review/approval of related documents
• Track and report on program progress to ensure requirements are met in a timely manner
• Support pre-launch builds as well as product launches as required
• Customer support for current production product concerns as required
• Performs duties as directed in support of assigned programs and projects
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about departmental and workload issues
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of the position

What you need for this position:

Required:

• BSEE or BSME
• 3+ years automotive low Voltage Wire Harness Design, Routing, and Packaging experience
• 3+ years automotive high Voltage Wire Harness Design, Routing, and Packaging experience with focus on common high Voltage connector systems requirements and solutions
• Knowledge of Design APQP requirements (e.g. DFMEA, DVP&R)
• Experience with OEM change process, including change request, change control, and approval processes
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with adequate, relative on-the-job experience
• General computer skills
• Experienced skillset in Siemens CAPITAL tool chain
• General CAD skills (CATIA, Solid works, etc.)
• Good organizational skills

Preferred:

• 5+ years Siemens CAPITAL tool experience
• 1-2 years EDS component experience
• 1-3 years Teamcenter experience
• 3+ years CATIA Routing experience
• 1-3 years direct experience with OEM's Product Development Process
• Excellent communication skills, written as well as verbal
• Ability to effectively prepare and present information to management, work groups, and customers

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.

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.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

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Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.