Hardware Development and Prototyping Engineer

ALTEN México is seeking a Hardware Development and Prototyping Engineer who will engage in pre-development activities focused on the construction, integration, and validation of electronic and optoelectronic prototypes. This role involves a combination of technical documentation and modeling within Teamcenter, as well as hands-on laboratory work, collaborati…

ALTEN México is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team specializing in the development of outdoor lighting systems for the automotive industry. This role is perfect for professionals with substantial experience in electronic design who are eager to engage in innovative projects involving power circuits, microcontrollers, and LED technologies. This position offers an excellent opportunity to collaborate with global teams and enhance technical skills in a dynamic, highly specialized environment.Key Responsibilities:Design electronic circuits for automotive lighting modules (LED drivers, matrix controllers, DC/DC converters, SMPS, etc.).Document hardware requirements and technical specifications for electronic components.Conduct circuit modeling and analysis, including simulations and worst-case scenario studies.Coordinate with MCAD and ECAD teams to ensure design quality of harnesses and PCBAs.Perform electronic validation testing and ensure compliance with internal and OEM standards.Serve as the technical contact for electrical issues within the project.Collaborate with EMS suppliers and prototype workshops for hardware manufacturing.Manage the onboarding of new electronic components into the corporate database.Develop DFMEA, hardware test plans, design rules, and component selection criteria.Maintain effective communication with clients, internal teams, and suppliers.

ALTEN México is actively seeking a skilled Aerospace Assembly Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the precise definition, updating, and standardization of manufacturing processes for aerospace sector projects. This position blends technical documentation and digital modeling with direct floor production interaction to guarantee accurate assembly instructions execution.We value professionals who possess an analytical mindset, a passion for operational excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our team is engaged in initiatives focused on process development and optimization, engineering change implementation, and adherence to high standards set by aerospace manufacturers such as Boeing and Bombardier.Job ObjectiveYour main goal will be to ensure the creation, updating, and correct implementation of assembly work instructions, integrating engineering requirements, OEM standards, and best manufacturing practices. This role balances office tasks—documentation, modeling, and change management—with plant activities—communication, training, and process validation—to ensure reliable, standardized processes aligned with aerospace quality standards.Main ResponsibilitiesWork Instruction Management (Office – 50%)Develop, update, and maintain assembly work instructions in accordance with engineering, product, or process changes.Ensure that documents meet the specific standards and requirements of aerospace clients (Boeing, Bombardier, etc.).Create high-quality visual and technical content using CATIA, Composer, and other applicable PLM/MES systems.Coordinate with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production teams to validate new methods and ensure technical feasibility.Document new processes, required tools, assembly sequences, and key parameters.Implementation and Plant Support (Floor – 50%)Communicate, implement, and train operational staff on changes made to work instructions.Monitor on the floor to ensure correct understanding and execution of new processes.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in assembly methods.Conduct process audits to ensure documentation aligns with actual assembly practices.Act as a technical liaison between engineering and production to resolve deviations, questions, or issues during assembly.

ALTEN México is seeking to enhance its team with a Mid-Level Process Manufacturing Engineer responsible for supporting documentation, standardization, and improvement of production processes focused on welding and metalworking manufacturing. This role combines technical tasks such as updating work instructions with an active presence on the production lines to assist in executing defined manufacturing methods.We value dynamic professionals with a problem-solving mindset, capable of thriving in fast-paced industrial environments. The Mid team is crucial for ensuring operational continuity, supporting quality improvement implementations, and maintaining the integrity of technical documentation on a daily basis.Position ObjectiveThe main goal is to ensure the timely update and correct implementation of work instructions in welding and metal assembly processes, facilitating communication between engineering and operations. The role requires a balance between technical support activities—such as interpreting drawings and document control—and field validation activities—providing operational support and identifying improvement opportunities—ensuring production aligns with Standard Work standards.Main ResponsibilitiesAssist in the continuous development and updating of graphical work instructions for welding and metalworking processes.Interpret and validate 2D and 3D technical drawings to accurately guide manufacturing personnel.Participate in process analysis and FMEA sessions to identify critical operations under the supervision of senior engineering staff.Keep technical documentation of processes updated and compliant with established quality controls.Collaborate in documenting requirements for tools, fixtures, and equipment necessary on the production line.Provide constant operational support to resolve queries regarding assembly and welding sequences.Monitor the correct execution of processes according to current work instructions.Assist in the physical implementation of quality improvements, poka-yokes, and securing devices.Engage in Lean Manufacturing activities, Kaizen initiatives, and process audits to ensure compliance with regulations.Identify and report technical deviations in assembly to propose immediate adjustments in collaboration with the production team.

Job SummaryALTEN México is seeking to expand its team with a Lead Electronic Engineer, possessing 6 to 8 years of experience in design, technical support, and engineering change coordination for electronic boards and lighting systems. This role demands strong technical leadership, proficiency with eCAD tools, and the ability to manage Product Engineering activities in manufacturing and development environments.The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing, implementing, and validating engineering changes, providing support for product issues, coordinating activities across design, manufacturing, and quality assurance areas, while ensuring proper technical documentation under customer standards.Main Responsibilities1. Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECO)Analyze, coordinate, and execute engineering changes on control boards and electronic modules.Validate impacts on design, manufacturing, costs, and quality.Collaborate with global teams to ensure timely and accurate implementations.Document and update technical information in PLM systems (Teamcenter or others).2. Product and Electronic Support (Electronic Lighting / Control Boards)Provide technical support for product issues, field failures, or manufacturing defects.Lead hardware troubleshooting and root cause analysis.Evaluate and propose improvements for robustness, manufacturability, and reliability.3. Technical Leadership and CoordinationCoordinate multidisciplinary teams (eCAD, testing, manufacturing, quality).Lead technical meetings, design reviews, and follow-up actions.Supervise technical deliverables and ensure compliance with client standards.Assist as Project Coordinator in improvement initiatives or new product launches.4. Product Engineering ActivitiesManage the lifecycle of electronic products during production and maintenance.Validate documentation, BOM, specifications, and testing criteria.Ensure alignment between design and implementation in the plant.

ALTEN México is seeking to enhance its team with a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate definition, standardization, and optimization of manufacturing processes for industrial projects involving electrical and mechanical assembly. This position merges technical leadership in advanced documentation development and risk analysis with hands-on interaction on the production floor to ensure that quality and safety standards are meticulously followed.At ALTEN, we value professionals who possess an analytical mindset, a passion for operational excellence, and a dedication to continuous improvement. Our team engages in strategic initiatives focused on production line design, engineering change implementation, and adherence to world-class standards using Lean Manufacturing methodologies and ISO regulations.Position ObjectiveYour key objective will be to ensure the creation, validation, and proper implementation of work instructions for electrical (control panels) and mechanical (industrial plumbing and metalworking) assemblies, integrating engineering requirements and best manufacturing practices. This role necessitates a balance between technical process management—validating diagrams, managing FMEA, and controlling changes—and operational support—designing fixtures and optimizing workstations—ensuring robust, safe, and efficient processes.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and standardize clear and precise visual work instructions for complex electrical and mechanical assemblies.Validate and verify electrical diagrams and 2D/3D technical drawings for accurate application on the production line.Lead process analysis through FMEA to identify critical operations and mitigate quality risks.Manage engineering change control and ensure proper versioning of all technical documentation.Design and implement technical solutions such as poka-yokes and electrical/mechanical fixtures to ensure process reproducibility.Provide direct technical support during project startups and engineering changes.Ensure compliance with WPI guidelines, focusing on ergonomics, line balancing, and workstation design.Train operational personnel on standardized processes and new assembly sequences.Actively participate in ISO audits and lead Kaizen events for continuous productivity improvement.Act as the primary technical liaison to resolve deviations and technical issues during the manufacturing process.