Electronic Engineer

MX07 VALEO MEXICO TECH CENTER S.A. de C.V.; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Valeo is seeking an R&D Engineer in Electronics in Mexico to design and develop digital circuits for automotive applications. You will work on microcontrollers, memory interfaces, and power management, while ensuring signal integrity and manufacturability through detailed schematics and PCB layouts.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of hardware design experience in automotive, with ECAD tooling proficiency, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in hardware design and development, with a strong focus on digital electronics, preferred in the Automotive industry.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing digital circuits and systems for embedded applications.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures, memory systems, and communication protocols commonly used in automotive environments.
• Proficiency in using ECAD tools for schematic capture and a good understanding of PCB layout principles.
• Experience with hardware testing and debugging using industry-standard test equipment.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations (e.g., AEC-Q series, ISO 26262, EMC/EMI).
• Hands on Experience in design and validation of SMPS, Linear regulator etc.
• Experience in Measurement and Protection topologies of electronics system
• Basic knowledge in power electronics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop digital electronic circuits and systems for automotive applications, including microcontrollers, microprocessors, memory interfaces (DDR, Flash), communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, SPI, I2C, I2S, A2B), power management solutions, and digital signal processing components, SMPS design.
• Schematic Capture and PCB Layout: Create detailed schematics using ECAD tools (e.g., Zuken) and collaborate with PCB designers to ensure optimal layout for signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability.
• Component Selection and Validation: Research, select, and qualify electronic components based on performance requirements, cost, availability, and automotive-grade specifications (e.g., AEC-Q standards). Perform component-level testing and validation. Alternate component analysis, validation and selection.
• Hardware Testing and Debugging: Develop and execute hardware acceptance test (HAT) plans, perform functional testing, signal integrity analysis, EMC/EMI testing, and environmental testing. Utilize high end oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment to identify and resolve hardware issues.
• System Integration and Validation: Collaborate with software, mechanical, safety and system validation teams to integrate hardware components into the overall automotive system.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation, including design specifications, schematics, BOMs (Bill of Materials), Worst case analysis, Electronic simulation report, test reports, and validation plans.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure designs adhere to relevant automotive industry standards, safety regulations (e.g., ISO 26262), OEM standards and EMC/EMI requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in digital electronics and automotive technologies. Identify opportunities for process improvement and design optimization.
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex hardware-related issues that arise during development, testing, or production.

Conocimientos

Hardware design

Digital electronics

Automotive experience

MCU architectures

Memory interfaces

Interfaces CAN/Ethernet

Power management

SMPS design

Signal processing

Testing & debugging

ECAD tools

PCB layout

Automotive standards ISO 26262

EMC/EMI

Documentation

Problem solving

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering or related field

2–4 years hardware design experience

Experience with digital circuits for embedded applications

Microcontroller/microprocessor architectures knowledge

ECAD tools for schematic capture

Automotive standards familiarity (AEC-Q, ISO 26262)

Herramientas

ECAD tools (Zuken)

Descripción del empleo

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in hardware design and development, with a strong focus on digital electronics, preferred in the Automotive industry.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing digital circuits and systems for embedded applications.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures, memory systems, and communication protocols commonly used in automotive environments.
• Proficiency in using ECAD tools for schematic capture and a good understanding of PCB layout principles.
• Experience with hardware testing and debugging using industry-standard test equipment.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations (e.g., AEC-Q series, ISO 26262, EMC/EMI).
• Hands on Experience in design and validation of SMPS, Linear regulator etc.
• Experience in Measurement and Protection topologies of electronics system
• Basic knowledge in power electronics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

Design and Development: Architect, design, and develop digital electronic circuits and systems for automotive applications, including microcontrollers, microprocessors, memory interfaces (DDR, Flash), communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, SPI, I2C, I2S, A2B), power management solutions, and digital signal processing components, SMPS design.

Schematic Capture and PCB Layout: Create detailed schematics using ECAD tools (e.g., Zuken) and collaborate with PCB designers to ensure optimal layout for signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability.

Component Selection and Validation: Research, select, and qualify electronic components based on performance requirements, cost, availability, and automotive-grade specifications (e.g., AEC-Q standards). Perform component-level testing and validation. Alternate component analysis, validation and selection.

Hardware Testing and Debugging: Develop and execute hardware acceptance test (HAT) plans, perform functional testing, signal integrity analysis, EMC/EMI testing, and environmental testing. Utilize high end oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment to identify and resolve hardware issues.

System Integration and Validation: Collaborate with software, mechanical, safety and system validation teams to integrate hardware components into the overall automotive system.

Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation, including design specifications, schematics, BOMs (Bill of Materials), Worst case analysis, Electronic simulation report, test reports, and validation plans.

Compliance and Standards: Ensure designs adhere to relevant automotive industry standards, safety regulations (e.g., ISO 26262), OEM standards and EMC/EMI requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in digital electronics and automotive technologies. Identify opportunities for process improvement and design optimization.

Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex hardware-related issues that arise during development, testing, or production.

Job

R&D Engineer

Details

Organization: Electronics

Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Permanent contract

Job Posting Date: 2026-01-16

Join Us

Being part of our team, you will join:

• one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
• a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
• a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

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