Switch Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

lin
can
cad
3d
plm
electrical
mechanical
switch
switches

Job Details

Job Title: Switch Engineer

Location: Newark, CA
Description
  • Design and develop electromechanical commodities for interior trim.
  • Integrate and package world-class displays, haptic switches, and sensors in the interior cabin environment.
  • Be directly responsible for end-to-end success of the product from concept though production.
  • Define product requirements and specifications and develop test plans to ensure product robustness.
  • Design and manufacture prototypes and fixtures to perform measurements, experiments, and user studies for various types of switches and electronics.
  • Release designs to suppliers and kick off tooling to meet project milestones.
  • Coordinate with design studio and engineering teams across various domains like mechanical, electrical, controls, integration, diagnostics, cybersecurity, UI/UX, durability, craftsmanship and ergonomics.
  • Manage suppliers, work with engineering services and contract manufacturers to develop designs that achieve high-quality customer satisfaction that aligns with client's design DNA.
  • Support mass production ramp-up and participate in resolving field issues.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in design and development of electromechanical products with mechanical and electrical interfaces having high quality cosmetic requirements for a premium in-cabin user experience.
  • Experience in defining haptics, conducting focus group assessments, and dictating tactile user experience conversations with cross-functional teams in an automotive environment.
  • Strong fundamental understanding of first principles of engineering in the areas of mechanics, thermal, electronics, and material selection.
  • Working knowledge of sensor selection and integration, connector selection, wiring harness and control systems.
  • Experience in defining performance requirements such as resolution, accuracy, noise, durability, etc. and preparing validation plans.
  • Understanding of LIN and CAN protocols and ability to define high level system architecture for implementing user interaction models into signal deliverables. Experience in 3D CAD modeling, GD&T and engineering drawing releases using PLM systems. Working knowledge of SMT and PCB fabrication in mass production environment.
  • Good understanding in manufacturing technologies like injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion etc.
  • Driven and passionate self-starter and team player to work in a fast paced and cross functional environment.