HW Architecture Engineer

System Electronics, a Coesia brand; Fiorano Modenese; In loco; EUR 48.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

System Electronics in Fiorano Modenese, Italy, seeks a HW Architecture Engineer / Automotive & Motorsport Team Leader to define and develop advanced electronic architectures for automotive and motorsport. Lead the hardware team, oversee schematic design, PCB layout and validation, and coordinate with firmware, mechanical and production groups to deliver robust systems.

Requires Master’s in Electronic Engineering and 5–8 years in automotive hardware; strong knowledge of analog/digital

Competenze

• Master’s degree in electronic engineering or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of hands-on hardware development and architecture experience in automotive or motorsport electronics.
• Strong background in high-performance, high-reliability electronics design.
• Proven leadership and coordination of hardware teams on complex projects.
• Knowledge of automotive standards, ECAD tools and verification methods.

Mansioni

• Define hardware architectures for ECUs and complex electronic systems in automotive and motorsport applications.
• Analyze system requirements and manage HW/SW functional allocation.
• Define electronic design guidelines and hardware development best practices.
• Technically supervise schematic design, PCB layout, and hardware validation activities.
• Coordinate the automotive and motorsport hardware area from technical and organizational perspectives.
• Lead and mentor the hardware team, supporting career development.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and product innovation initiatives.
• Perform reliability, robustness, safety, and EMC analysis of complex electronic systems.
• Collaborate with firmware, embedded software, mechanical, testing, and industrialization teams.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team management

Electrical design

CAN FD/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

Automotive standards knowledge

English proficiency

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Strumenti

Professional electronic CAD tools

Descrizione del lavoro

System Electronics is a leading organization headquartered in Fiorano Modenese, Italy.

As a key player in the industrial electronics sector, we specialize in the design and production of electronics hardware solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors and manufacturers.

Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions in EMS, industrial PC/HMI, I/O modules, industrial motion & control devices and AI hardware platforms.

We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about System Electronics and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.systemelectronics.com.

System Electronics is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.

About the Role:

We are looking for a HW Architecture Engineer / Automotive & Motorsport Team Leader to lead the definition and development of advanced electronic architectures for automotive and high‑performance motorsport applications.

The role combines technical leadership, hands‑on architectural expertise, and team management, contributing to the evolution of cutting‑edge electronic systems from concept to industrialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define hardware architectures for ECUs and complex electronic systems in automotive and motorsport applications
• Analyze system requirements and manage HW/SW functional allocation
• Define electronic design guidelines and hardware development best practices
• Technically supervise schematic design, PCB layout, and hardware validation activities
• Coordinate the automotive and motorsport hardware area from both a technical and organizational perspective
• Lead, support, and grow the hardware team through planning, mentoring, and technical guidance
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and product innovation initiatives
• Perform reliability, robustness, safety, and EMC analysis of complex electronic systems
• Collaborate closely with firmware, embedded software, mechanical, testing, and industrialization teams
• Act as a technical interface with customers, suppliers, technology partners, and production
• Support DFMEA activities, validation, and industrialization phases
• Supervise prototyping, advanced testing, and debugging activities
• Contribute to the definition and continuous improvement of automotive hardware development processes and methodologies

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in hardware development and architecture of automotive or motorsport electronic boards
• Strong background in high‑performance and high‑reliability electronic design
• Proven experience in technical leadership of complex projects and coordination of hardware teams
• Strong leadership, organizational, and people management skills
• Excellent knowledge of:
• Advanced analog and digital electronics
• Power supply systems and power management
• Automotive embedded architectures
• CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communication protocols
• Automotive EMC/EMI and system robustness
• Electronic validation and industrialization processes
• Experience in design and review of complex multilayer PCBs
• Knowledge of automotive standards and product development processes
• Proficiency with professional electronic CAD tools
• Excellent command of the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high‑performance motorsport environments
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
• Experience with ASPICE processes
• Experience managing EMS suppliers and electronic manufacturing
• Strong mentoring skills and ability to develop junior and mid‑level engineers
• Experience in defining technical standards and company‑wide processes
• Proven aptitude for technical leadership in dynamic, fast‑paced, and high‑pressure environments

Our Offer

Compensation for this role includes a base salary starting from EUR 53.600, in line with experience. The actual offer may exceed this minimum based on the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.

The applicable collective agreement is the CCNL Metalmeccanico.

Coesia is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fair, merit-based recruitment and assess all candidates exclusively on the basis of their qualifications, skills, experience and suitability for the role