Design Release Engineer - ADAS Sensor Integration

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development. 

At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.

Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.

Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.

Summary: 

The Sensor Integration Design and Release Engineer will lead the design and release of ADAS sensor hardware integration from concept through vehicle launch. The role ensures that sensor placement, mounting, protection, interfaces, and vehicle packaging support required system performance and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and release hardware integration for ADAS sensors and related components across vehicle programs. 
• Define sensor mounting locations, brackets, interfaces, packaging, and design requirements in coordination with system and vehicle teams. 
• Assess impacts of mounting geometry, alignment, tolerances, vibration, temperature, contamination, and surrounding vehicle features. 
• Coordinate engineering designs and systems with purchasing, suppliers, testing team, manufacturing team, and other vehicle subsystems and functions 
• Coordinate integration with body, exterior trim, glazing, lighting, electrical, and other vehicle systems. 
• Work with suppliers to create specifications and requirements of the components. 
• Provide technical support and system analysis for root cause analysis of development issues 
• Provide professional reports and documentation for the system with information provided by design responsible engineers 
• Coordinate, lead and participate in design reviews 
• Work multi-functionally to implement cost reduction methods and product improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities 
• Remain up-to-date in relevant new technology and products 
• Travel as required 
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering plus 5 years relevant experience.
• Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing. 
• Experience with ADAS systems and automotive sensor hardware integration from concept through launch. 
• Extensive hands-on experience designing in CATIA V5/V6 
• Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) 
• Ability to coordinate with systems engineering, packaging, suppliers, validation, and vehicle teams.
• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.

Preferred: 

• Familiarity with camera, radar, ultrasonic, lidar, or other vehicle sensing technologies relevant to the program. 
• Understanding of sensor fields of view, mounting alignment, tolerance sensitivity, calibration access, and vehicle-level packaging. 
• Knowledge of sensor performance considerations such as vibration, thermal exposure, electromagnetic compatibility, and obstruction or contamination.

The pay range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base pay only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. 

Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.