We are recruiting an experienced Display Design Release Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Onsite 100% in Auburn Hills, MI
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
- Domestic and international travel required to support supplier visits, testing, and program reviews
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- End to end mechanical, electrical, and software integration of in vehicle display systems
- Ownership of display module design, packaging, optical performance, interface requirements, and supplier technical leadership
- Ensures that display components meet all functional, regulatory, and quality requirements while delivering a world class user experience
- Lead Display Development — Own the design, development, and release of all assigned display modules (center stack, passenger display, rear-seat displays, etc.).
- Drive Cross Functional Integration — Collaborate with HMI, electrical architecture, mechanical packaging, thermal, optical, and UX teams to ensure all interface and packaging requirements are met
- Supplier Technical Leadership — Lead daily technical discussions with display suppliers, ensuring alignment on design, timing, and quality targets
- Root Cause & Issue Resolution — Support debugging activities for display hardware, software, optical issues, and vehicle level integration concerns
- Release Management — Manage all release activities including software drops, change management, compliance documentation, and engineering sign offs
- Program Execution — Ensure all display related program milestones are achieved on time
- Validation & Testing — Perform bench level and vehicle level testing for display modules, including optical evaluations, touch performance, thermal behavior, and communication integrity
- Network & Diagnostics — Support diagnostics, communication protocol validation, and network alignment with system architecture teams
- Compliance & Regulatory — Support compliance testing, environmental validation, and regulatory certification for display systems
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience
- Entry-level/new graduates will not be considered
- DRE experience or similar product development ownership experience
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide supplier engineering teams
- Ability to communicate complex technical issues to cross functional teams and management
- Experience managing multiple complex technical topics simultaneously
- Working knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R methodologies
- High level analytical and problem solving skills
- Experience with complex hardware/software systems, preferably involving display modules or electronic ECUs
- Experience with automotive communication protocols such as Ethernet, LIN, CAN/CAN FD
- Experience with automotive video protocols such as LVDS, GSML, etc.
- Proficiency with VECTOR tools & CANoe for network analysis and debugging.
- Strong cross functional coordination, deep technical problem solving, and hands on validation of hardware and software
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience managing suppliers or engineering teams
- Display module or ECU development experience, including optical or touchscreen technologies
- Mechanical design and packaging experience for electronic modules
- Familiarity with automotive display regulatory requirements, optical standards, and environmental validation
- Understanding of automotive ECU development processes
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $40.00 - $45.00 / hour (depending on experience)
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available (individual and family)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
