We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering, mechanical design, development, prototype, release and launch for optomechanical components and systems
- Participate in early concept development with advanced engineering team for vehicle product definition and feasibility
- Collaborate with innovative ideas to realize design intend ideas, focus on function, form, and cost constraints
- Collaborate with cross functional team to find best balance for optomechanical devices integration when it comes to assembly, appearance, fit and finish
- Create engineering concept feasibility for Lucid internal in-house projects
- Develop 3D models in catia V5, catia V6 to support in-house development project, and RFQ predevelopment
- Mentor design engineers on how to optimize optomechanical components integration
- Coordinate and lead design reviews with design engineers throughout program milestones
- Validate and sign off lighting optomechanical components and products prior to design release
- Collaborate with design engineers in Engineering Statement of Work, DFMEA and other technical documents creation
- Collaborate with Design Engineers during DVP&R creation
- Lead and manage product development with key suppliers
- Support design engineers with DFM, Moldflow, tooling reviews
- Participate in vehicle packaging and lay out strategy
- Participate in the iterative process with Lucid design/studio team to deliver optimal balance for craftsmanship, function, fit, shape, and cost
- Perform benchmark studies to find alternative solutions to industrialize, integrate optomechanical products
- Implement best practices where possible following Lucid innovative and flexible mindset, provide training to colleagues when required
- Create system requirements and specifications to achieve best in class optomechanical systems
- Perform evaluation on optomechanical devices to guarantee legal compliance for different markets
- Root-cause analysis, investigate and resolve issues encountered in current series production, and new products
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory changes in optomechanical, lighting, sensing, vision related domains
- Be subject matter expert for optomechanical systems, meaning you'll be responsible for making decision on how to executive part integration, define best technology to be used in given devices and approve interfaces with other systems
- Responsible for the mechanical design of optomechanical component
- Mechanical design and integration of lens systems and mounts
- Manage parts from initial design to prototype phase, and serial production
- Create & responsible for engineering documentation such as TES's (Tech
- Spec's), DFMEA's (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and DVP's (Design Verification Plan)
- Define and coordinate testing and validation activities at system and vehicle level
- 3D Design of complex optomechanical CAD models
- Review of 2D drawings for optomechanical components and systems
- Verify and approve final component and product design prior to release
- Development of Engineering Statement of Work
- Development assembly strategy including guiding, locating, and mounting to vehicle to meet build objectives
- Interpret CAE simulations and implement them to improve the system
Qualifications
• Generally, required 2 plus years of relevant experience
• Engineering experience in automotive sector
• Proven experience in design/development engineering in optomechanical devices with tight tolerances and high precision, including but not limited to lighting, vision and sensing systems.
• Knowledge of plastics, glass and common metals
• Knowledge of injection molding, plastic bonding processes and lens manufacturing processes
• Experienced with CATIA V5 and V6 (NX, Unigraphics is acceptable)
• Experience with Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and other technical documents
• Proven knowledge and proficiency in GD&T
• Willingness to travel to suppliers, and assembly plant during the launch.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Capable to interpret optical simulation reports
• Proven experience creating complex Optomechanical integrations and be able to model to an excellent standard
• Technology knowledge for tooling, electronics production and testing
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrate understanding of design process from initial concept stages through tooling released and production launch.
• Ability to manage difficult projects with tight timing, budget constraints.
• Understanding of optical principles
• Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills
Salary Range: $80,000-86,000
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
MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.
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.
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