Role Summary Worldwide Core Team Engineer is responsible for the switches portfolio across brands and regions. The role owns reference frameworks, specifications, sourcing support, benchmarking, supplier assessment, technical roadmaps and continuous improvement activities for switch components while ensuring best-in-class Quality, Cost, Timing and Performance (QCTP).

Key Responsibilities
• Component benchmarking and competitive analysis.
• Development and maintenance of Performance Specifications, DVP&R;, DFMEA, PFMEA, Process Standards and Lessons Learned.
• Component cost analysis and techno-economic optimization.
• Modular roadmap development and adherence.
• Supplier assessment, sourcing support and source package creation.
• Tooling Kick-Off (TKO) support and sign-off activities.
• Technical ownership of assigned mechatronic components.
• Support serial life and quality issue resolution.
• Ensure packaging convergence with Concept, Interior, EE architecture and HMI integration teams.
• Ensure functional and performance convergence with Product, Interior and Electrical teams.
• Ensure aesthetic convergence with Brand and Style organizations.
• Ensure integration with EEHS, Electrical Systems, SWX and HMI organizations for switch functions.
• Maintain technical documentation and engineering standards.
• Mentor and support release engineers through SOP.
• Conduct project reviews, deviation assessments and recovery action plans.
• Support innovation, benchmarking and technology scouting activities. General Skills
• English B2 minimum; ability to create reports and lead meetings in English.
• Robust communication,



leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a global and multicultural environment.
• Negotiation skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, Ishikawa, PDCA).
• Program management skills including WBS and QCTP orientation.
• Accountability and results-driven mindset.
• Strong technical curiosity and continuous improvement attitude.
• Strategic vision and ability to define long-term technical roadmaps for switches, aligned with product strategy, modularity, cost optimization and innovation targets.
• Daily use of AI-based tools and AI Agents to streamline engineering activities, automate repetitive tasks and improve efficiency across product development and program management processes. Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of switch electrical interfaces, including LIN/CAN communication where applicable.
• Circuit analysis experience for switch modules, contact technologies, PCBA interfaces and illumination circuits.
• Plastic injection molding process knowledge.
• Materials characteristics and design constraints knowledge.
• Component assembly process knowledge (manual, semi-automatic and automatic).
• Knowledge of switch haptic characteristics, actuation force, travel, tactile feedback and perceived quality.




• LED, backlighting, light leakage, color consistency and dimming performance knowledge.
• APQP product development process experience.
• DFMEA (AIAG & VDA) knowledge.
• PPAP knowledge.
• FEA/CAE report analysis capability.
• Moldflow report analysis capability.
• Basic hardware design knowledge for switch assemblies, including PCBA, SMT, LEDs, contacts, connectors and electronic sub-components.
• Basic software and diagnostic interface knowledge for switch modules where embedded electronics are present.
• Knowledge of validation, testing and quality methodologies for switch performance, durability, illumination and environmental robustness. Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in switch or interior mechatronic component design/release engineering.
• Experience with automotive switch development, including mechanical, electrical, illumination and perceived-quality aspects.
• Experience developing performance standards and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R;, GD&T;, FEA/CAE and Moldflow.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in electrical, Computer or Mechatronics Engineering and/or MBA.
• Automotive assembly plant and/or vehicle launch experience.
• switch design and validation experience.
• Quality organization experience.
• Italian and/or French language knowledge
• NVH experience.
• Basic IATF 16949 knowledge.

📌 Automotive Switches Engineer (India)
🏢 Akkodis
📍 India