Professional Hardware Engineer - Interior (Self-Employed Contractor)

EDAG UK; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Professional Hardware Engineer - Interior on a self-employed contractor basis. The role involves coordinating hardware integration for various interior automotive systems, managing complex technical tasks, and ensuring seamless system integration. Ideal candidates will have a degree in electrical engineering or a related field and proven experience in automotive projects. This is an opportunity to significantly contribute to the company's ongoing expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system integration and cross-domain coordination in automotive projects.
• Familiarity with DVP, FMEA, and EMC testing processes.
• Hands-on experience with interior components and cross-functional development teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and technical support for HW integration and component owners.
• Leading high-priority tasks and ensuring timely resolution.
• Representation in cross-functional HW integration meetings.

Skills

LIN/BUS communication protocols

EE system architecture

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Mechatronics

Degree in Automotive Engineering

Job description

Title: Professional Hardware Engineer - Interior (Self-Employed Contractor)

Area: E/E Hardware Integration - Interior (Interior Mirror, Roof Blind, Rear Door Blind, Glovebox)

Location: Leamington Spa, UK

Please note this opportunity is for a self-employed contractor and will not be considered on an employed basis.

EDAG Engineering UK is a small but growing collaborative team who are currently focusing on some key UK Customers whilst at the same time having access to large multidisciplinary teams globally. Within the group, we are over 9000 employees located across the world whose core business is to provide engineering solutions to major automotive companies and their suppliers.

We are looking for a Professional Hardware Engineer – Interior (Self-Employed Contractor) to join the team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our continuing expansion.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordination and technical support (HW integration & component owners)

• Leading high-priority tasks: identifying critical topics, gathering relevant technical information, and ensuring timely resolution

• Representation of interior systems in cross-functional HW integration meetings

• Preparation and alignment of the LIN signal set

• Review and update of the Design Verification Plan (DVP), including system-level FMEA support

• Coordination of user experience (UX) related topics with relevant stakeholders

• Management of EMC test preparation activities

• Ownership of BUS communication alignment due to differing panoramic blind configurations

• Alignment of motor direction and functional logic

• Coordination of system integration activities with the DCM supplier (Marelli)

• Concept alignment with all relevant stakeholders (including design, EE, and supplier teams)

• Evaluation of LIN-based actuator solutions

• Analysis of different motor variants based on specific requirements

• Preparation of Design Approval (DA) documentation

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

• Proven experience in system integration and cross-domain coordination in automotive projects

• Strong knowledge of LIN/BUS communication protocols and EE system architecture

• Familiarity with DVP, FMEA, and EMC testing processes

• Hands-on experience working with interior components and cross-functional development teams

• Excellent organizational and communication skills