- Lead the Driver Switch like FATC Steering Wheel Switches Auxiliary Switches Passenger Switch and Non-Ergonomic switch development activities.
- Should have robust knowledge on EE Architecture / Circuit diagrams.
- Ensure Switch component / system project being consistent with quality performance time and costs objectives and being supported by specialized areas.
- Should have hands on experience with CATIA and able to perform CAD Packaging & design activities.
- Vehicle build co-ordination Engineering change lead Expertise in development process.
- Ensure Cross functional team co-ordination on development and practices in a specific collaborative project with other regions.
- Homologation and Regulation compliance for all the Switch components.
- Responsible for the Engineering Design Development Timing and Product release of Switch components
- Other responsibilities will include managing supplier (internal/external) development activities weight and cost reduction opportunities development and validation of assigned components.

Task / Deliverables

- Supported by the Engineering Functions and the SSTL depending on the specific area of application can be responsible:
- Should be responsible for Product Development & Design Release for Switches and Sensor.
- Responsible for development of:
- HVAC/FATC control switches: Rotary knobs Capacitive touch panels Push buttons Haptic feedback mechanisms Illumination guides and symbols Decorative bezels and trims.
- Steering Wheel Switches: Audio control switches Cruise control switches ADAS switches Paddle switches Backlit switch modules Steering wheel mounted controls Airbag package interface coordination.
- Passenger Control Switches: Responsible for: Window switches Seat switches Sunroof switches Hazard switches Console switches Roof control switches Ambient control switches.
- Should be responsible for Switches Mechanical development.
- Electrical & Electronics Responsibilities:



Switch circuit architecture definition Voltage and current requirement analysis LED illumination development PCB interface coordination Connector and terminal selection ESD protection implementation Backlighting development EMC/EMI requirement coordination Harness interface definition CAN/LIN communication coordination Switch matrix development Capacitive sensing integration Short circuit and overload protection analysis.
- Engineer should be responsible for Electronics Integration for Switches
- Coordination with ECU teams HMI signal integration Diagnostic strategy definition LIN slave module integration Switch illumination dimming strategy Power mode management Wake-up and sleep mode strategy PCB packaging coordination.
- Should be responsible for vehicle level Switch integration.
- All APQP / PLM and CAD release has to performed by DRE.
- To manage Project deliverables within his/her area.
- To manage codesign Suppliers Project deliverables within his/her area supported by the Engineering Functions and the SSTL responsible for Quality convergence process (e.g. APQP grid).
- To ensure the correct and efficient information flow and reporting during the project development phase to SSTL.
- To participate to any hand-over phase if present and to the definition with Engineering functions for relevant components/systems technical solutions and corresponding performance timing and cost targets (using the appropriate systems).
- To ensure the completeness/availability of all engineering documents necessary for sourcing (Sourcing Packages)



on time to support Project deliverables.
- To ensure the technical feasibility the design robustness the component manufacturability and the compliance of technical documentation through the coordination of engineering (if necessary) and product suppliers.
- To point out the critical issues or any infringements of Design/Test Standards and identify the actions needed to respect the assigned targets.
- To manage the design FMEAs execution performing the risk assessment and to provide support during process FMEAs execution.

To make available the documentation necessary to implement technical modifications (e.g. ODMs/CCD/CNs/ECR) to request their economic evaluations to support the SSTL during the approval phase and to guarantee the associated drawings release. To monitor through the accountable departments their application in production according to the time schedule and procedures provided.

- To ensure the completeness/availability of all documents necessary for tooling release (TKO) and software release and validation
- To ensure the release of the product structure for Mules (and PWB plywood buck if requested) ensuring the Part Delivery
- To carry out/to ensure the diagnostic activities on the relevant systems/components and to provide engineering support in problem solving activities at the assembly plant (PER/VLO etc.) from pilot phase through launch when requested.
- Own technical validation plans for ED (Engineering Design) DV (Design Validation) and PV (Process Validation) testing ensuring they are completed on time resolving and escalating non compliances and providing info to PMO support team.
- In case of a maintenance model assignment all the above-mentioned activities will be aimed to manage life cycle upgrades (i.e. MCA Facelift) cost reductions and quality improvement.

Required Skills:

DRESwitches

📌 DRE – SWITCHES (Pune)
🏢 GK HR Consulting India Private
📍 Pune