Design and engineering processes for electrical and electronic systems follow domain-specific approaches to data capture, change management, and requirements management. This report outlines challenges that leading automotive OEMs and Tier One manufacturers face when automating their electrical and electronic design and engineering processes using advanced mechatronics solutions.

Approaches of different OEMs are compared. Recommendations for the planning of mechatronics solutions and process transformations, as well as pitfalls to avoid, are outlined in the report. Number of pages in report, 33.