HW Development Engineer

BorgWarner; Nigrán; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading automotive supplier in Nigrán seeks a Hardware Design Engineer to develop electronic products for electric and hybrid vehicles. This role involves designing PCBAs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electronic Engineering and expertise in PCB design tools. Join an empowering team with flexible working hours and attractive benefits.

Servicios

Meal support

Health insurance

Childcare tax assistance

Flexible working hours

Access to training and development programs

Formación

• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience collaborating with electronic component suppliers.
• Proficiency in PCB design tools.

Responsabilidades

• Design and document innovative electronic hardware solutions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs.
• Support early-stage PCBA testing.

Conocimientos

PCB design

Analog and digital circuit design

Effective communication in English

Educación

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Herramientas

Xpedition Enterprise

Altium Designer

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join our dynamic and collaborative STC Power Electronics team in Nigrán where innovation meets autonomy. As a Hardware Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of cutting-edge electronic products for the electric and hybrid vehicle industry. In this position, you will be responsible for the design and development of PCBAs, solving complex technical challenges and coordinating with cross-functional teams throughout the design process. You will work in a global environment, interacting with cross-functional teams and OEMs of leading brands, while enjoying the flexibility and empowerment of a growing technical center.

Responsibilities

• Design and document innovative electronic hardware solutions to interface and control our automotive components within customer vehicle systems.
• Develop hardware designs that meet stringent automotive quality standards, leveraging established development tools and processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production and testing, aligning with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Translate customer and internal specifications into detailed hardware requirements, ensuring clarity through reviews and technical discussions.
• Coordinate with external development partners to align on technical deliverables and integration milestones.
• Participate in internal and customer meetings to define test strategies, review results, and provide technical solutions.
• Create schematic designs for new projects, based on mechanical constraints and customer requirements.
• Lead PCBA development, from schematic to layout, and support initial bring-up and testing in close collaboration with software teams.
• Perform analog simulations including thermal, power, and signal integrity analyses to validate design robustness.
• Support early-stage PCBA testing, ensuring functionality and reliability of first prototypes.
• Contribute to Design Validation (DV) testing and assist manufacturing teams during Process Validation (PV) phases.
• Actively support R&D initiatives from a hardware development perspective, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, similar or compatible experience
• Proficiency in PCB design tools, such as Xpedition Enterprise or Altium Designer, with a solid understanding of layout best practices.
• Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, with proven experience in developing reliable and high-performance PCBAs.
• Experience collaborating with electronic component suppliers, including sourcing, specification alignment, and technical discussions.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to interact confidently in a global, cross-functional environment.

Also Valuable Experience

• Experience related to Hardware Development and power electronics
• Automotive environment
• Thermal simulation
• High voltage products (450V to 1200V)
• Creepage and clearance specifications for high voltage design IEC 60664
• Production-oriented design
• CAN and LIN communication interface
• Simulation tools, like LTspice

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Decision Quality
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Accountability
• Drive for Results
• Learning on the Fly
• Communication skills
• Ethics & Values

Why Join Us – What BorgWarner Offers

• A collaborative and empowering environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
• A multidisciplinary team with strong ownership and decision-making capacity.
• New facilities with state-of-the-art labs and tools.
• Global exposure work with international teams and OEM customers, with occasional travel.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model.
• Access to training and development programs.
• Attractive benefits including meal support, health insurance, and childcare tax assistance.