About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechatronics Design Release Engineer (DRE) –

- Exterior Locks &
- Seats to lead the development, integration, and release of electro-mechanical access and seating systems. In this role, you will be responsible for key user-touchpoint systems including power latches, smart handles, power cinch systems, latch actuators, seat track/recline mechanisms, and integrated control modules.This is a remote-first position requiring strong cross-functional coordination. Active on-site engagement is essential you will travel to assembly plants, supplier facilities, and technical hubs across Saltillo, Toluca, and Mexico City to support pilot builds, tooling trials, root-cause diagnostics, and production launches.

Key Responsibilities

- Product Design &
- Release: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle (pre-concept to SOP) for mechatronic access and seat systems, including power door latches, tailgate/frunk actutators, smart lock hardware, seat adjustment motors, and ECU interface integration.
- System Integration &
- Packaging: Conduct packaging studies, kinematic analyses, clearance assessments, and mechanical/electrical integration using CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX within Teamcenter/Enovia frameworks.
- Electro-Mechanical Validation: Develop and execute DVP&Rs; (Design Verification Plan &
- Report) covering environmental, durability, NVH, FMVSS/ECE safety standards, and LIN/CAN signal validation.
- Supplier &
- Tooling Management: Direct Tier-1 component and actuator suppliers on tooling timelines, DV/PV testing progress, software integration builds, and PPAP approvals.
- On-Site Plant &
- Launch Support: Travel on-demand to manufacturing sites in Saltillo, Toluca, and Mexico City to resolve line-fit issues, execute engineering change requests (ECRs), oversee prototype builds, and lead structured root cause analysis (8D / 5-Why).




- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner remotely with BIW (Body in White), vehicle interior teams, body electronics (BCM), quality, and plant operations to ensure seamless mechanical fit and robust electrical control.

Qualifications &

- Skills

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automotive Engineering.
- Experience: 3+ years of DRE or product design experience in automotive electro-mechanical systems (latches, door locks, seat actuators, power closure systems, or mechatronic hardware).
- Technical Proficiency:
- Proficient in CAD systems (CATIA V5/V6 or Siemens NX) and PLM environment (Teamcenter or Enovia).
- Solid understanding of electro-mechanical actuators, small DC motors, gear trains, latches/kinematics, and body control logic (LIN/CAN bus interfaces).
- Strong foundation in DFMEA, GD&T;, tolerance stack-up analysis, injection molding, and metal stamping processes.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness and availability to travel on short notice to production facilities in Saltillo, Toluca, and Mexico City based on program launch gates.
- Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

SEGULA Technologies is a general engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.

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