Senior Hardware Engineer

MICHELIN Connected Fleet; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin Connected Fleet seeks a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead camera hardware projects for telematics devices. You will define architecture, review third-party designs, and ensure compliance with regional standards while collaborating with internal and external teams.

You will drive integration of AI-enabled camera systems, evaluate supplier documentation, and contribute to the hardware strategy across geographies, leveraging your experience in embedded camera hardware and ISO9001 practices.

Qualifications

• A degree in electrical/electronic/hardware engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–6 years of professional hardware engineering experience.
• Strong schematic capture and PCB layout/design principles to review third-party designs.
• Component-level knowledge of embedded camera systems: sensors, ISPs, edge-AI processors and related circuitry.
• Experience auditing hardware designed and manufactured by external suppliers.
• Familiarity with embedded AI/vision hardware architectures and camera interfaces with host devices.
• Experience with electronic CAD review (Altium, OrCAD) and mechanical CAD awareness (SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of CAN, J1939, RS232, SPI, I2C, USB, GPS/GNSS, cellular (CatM1/2G), Bluetooth.
• Practical debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Understanding of regional product certification requirements (E-mark/CE, FCC, RCM) and ISO9001.
• Ability to perform FMEA and risk analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across geographies.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessment and integration of third-party camera hardware for telematics systems.
• Define hardware requirements and architecture for AI camera interfaces.
• Review supplier schematics and PCBs for quality and robustness.
• Analyze camera modules and embedded processors at component level.
• Assess electrical, mechanical, and thermal compatibility with telematics ecosystem.
• Oversee interface design between cameras and Masternaut in-house electronics.
• Ensure compliance through certifications (E-mark, CE, FCC, RCM) and certify supplier documentation.
• Develop and maintain supplier quality assessment framework and end-of-line tests.
• Contribute to roadmap for AI vision-enabled products and hardware strategies.
• Collaborate with software, procurement, and external suppliers; communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Electronics design

Schematic review

PCB layout

Embedded vision

Hardware debugging

CAN bus

Altium/OrCAD

Supplier audit

ISO9001 knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in electrical/electronic hardware engineering

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

SolidWorks

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzers

Job description

At MICHELIN Connected Fleet, a division of the Michelin Group, leaders in sustainable mobility for 130 years, we specialise in connected fleet management services and solutions. We are a market leader with over 30 years expertise in a high-growth and competitive mobility tech industry. Today we work with 70,000 customers and over 600,000 vehicles globally, growing more than 10% per year, and entering on average 3 new markets a year. Backed by Michelin Group and operating under the Michelin Connected Fleet name, we will be a major player in this market in the coming years.

OUR DREAM

We know our planet is at risk and we urgently need to find innovative ways to protect it. At Michelin, pioneering is what we do: We are innovating constantly, to explore new opportunities, with, around and beyond tires to lead the way in sustainable mobility. Our people act for change, with respect, and as leaders. We care about giving people a better way forward.

Our dream is rooted in a single purpose: by 2050, Michelin will be recognised as a critical innovation leader that helped humanity conquer new frontiers. And we all work hard every day to realise this dream.

OUR PEOPLE & WAYS OF WORKING

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer to work in the Michelin Connected Hardware Enablers team and lead on camera-based hardware projects.

The team is responsible for the specification, qualification and integration of AI-enabled camera hardware sourced from third-party suppliers, ensuring these products meet Michelin Connected Fleet's compliance, quality and performance standards and integrate seamlessly with our telematics.

Out telematics devices deliver accurate vehicle intelligence, reading metrics like speed, RPM, fuel consumption and odometer straight from the CAN bus. As our product line expands, AI-enabled camera systems — capable of driver monitoring, ADAS-style event detection, and onboard video analytics — will connect to and complement the telematics devices, adding a new layer of visual intelligence to our telematics offering. This role is central to selecting, validating and integrating that camera hardware.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING:

Lead in the technical assessment and integration of third-party camera hardware, including:

• Define hardware requirements and functional architecture for AI camera systems intended to interface with our telematics devices.
• Review and interpret third-party supplier schematics, component selections and PCB layouts to assess design quality, robustness and suitability
• Conduct component-level analysis of camera modules, image sensors, embedded AI/vision processors, connectors and supporting circuitry
• Evaluate electrical, mechanical and thermal compatibility between candidate camera hardware and the telematics ecosystem
• Specify and oversee the interface design (power, data, communication protocols) between third-party cameras and Masternaut's in-house electronics

Assess compliance and supplier suitability, including:

• Review supplier documentation (schematics, BOMs, test reports, certification records) to verify compliance with relevant regional standards (Europe, North and South America, Australia, South Africa)
• Carry out or coordinate the necessary certification activities (e.g. E-mark, CE, FCC, RCM) for camera products entering the telematics product family
• Perform risk and failure mode analysis (FMEA) on third-party designs and flag design weaknesses back to suppliers
• Define acceptance criteria and end-of-line test requirements in collaboration with camera manufacturers
• Build and maintain a framework for ongoing supplier and product quality assessment

Contribute to the evolution of Michelin Connected Fleet’s embedded camera strategy, including:

• Identify, analyse and resolve complex hardware integration issues between third-party cameras and telematics hardware
• Contribute to the technical roadmap for AI camera and vision-enabled products
• Identify and implement continuous improvement processes across supplier evaluation and integration workflows
• Stay current on embedded AI vision hardware, image sensor technology and edge-AI processing trends relevant to fleet telematics

Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including:

• Collaborate with software development engineers to ensure camera hardware choices align with firmware, AI model and integration requirements
• Act as the technical point of contact with third-party camera suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Manage supplier relationships through development, qualification and production phases
• Collaborate with the component purchasing manager on sourcing, cost and supply chain risk
• Communicate technical findings clearly to both engineering and commercial stakeholders

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU WILL LIKELY HAVE:

• A degree in electrical/electronic/hardware engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5–6 years of professional hardware engineering experience
• Strong understanding of schematic capture and PCB layout/design principles, sufficient to critically review and challenge third-party designs
• Component-level knowledge of embedded camera systems: image sensors, ISPs, embedded AI/vision processors (e.g. edge-AI SoCs), lens/optics basics, and supporting power and interface circuitry
• Experience assessing or auditing hardware designed and manufactured by external suppliers, rather than developed in-house
• Familiarity with embedded AI/vision hardware architectures and how camera systems interface with host devices (data and control)
• Experience with electronic CAD review (Altium, OrCAD or similar) and mechanical CAD awareness (SolidWorks or similar)
• Working knowledge of relevant communication protocols and standards: CAN, J1939, RS232, SPI, I2C, USB, GPS/GNSS, cellular (CatM1/2G), Bluetooth
• Practical experience with electronic debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
• Understanding of regional product certification requirements (E-mark/CE, FCC, RCM, etc.) and quality standards such as ISO9001
• Good ability to analyse risk and failure modes (FMEA)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage external suppliers and negotiate technical requirements
• Ability to work in an international environment across geographies, time zones and languages
• Self-motivated, with the initiative to work independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams

Work-life balance is important to us at Michelin Connected Fleet, so we offer our teams as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust our teams to know how they work best, combining remote and collaborative working, with a flexible approach to hours. This allows our people the time and space for life outside of work.