ADAS Core Hardware Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced hardware design engineer to drive E/E development for ADAS, leading cross‑functional teams and coordinating with suppliers and vehicle engineering. The role emphasizes rigorous design validation, FMEA, and PPAP processes to deliver robust electronic modules for automotive programs.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years in automotive E/E design, expertise in ADAS technologies, and a track record of leading design reviews and system-level problem solving on

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or strongly related equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in E/E Layout, WCCA, or other electronics industrialization.
• 7+ years of Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes.
• Experience with ADAS sensing technologies (ECU, camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonic).
• Strong systems engineering and PPAP understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead Core design work for ADAS components per the Global Product Development System on various vehicle programs.
• Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining ownership of robustness quality documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, SCCAF).
• Lead the Sourcing Process, including investment, piece price, and tooling cost reviews, and prepare ESOW, Engineering Specifications, System and Component Requirements.
• Manage and execute software design reviews and releases for prototypes, production, and service.
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to prevent failures.
• Conduct Technical Design Reviews interfacing with Ford applications and supplier engineering.
• Lead in the creation and signoff of E/E information like WCCA, Device Transmittals, Specifications, and Electrical Schematics.
• Support Vehicle Operations to determine appropriate assembly and testing processes.
• Interface with engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and management to ensure compliance with specs.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Eng

MSEE preferred

Tools

CANalyzer

DET

DID/DTC tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead Core design work for ADAS components per the Global Product Development System process on various vehicle programs.
• Provide cost-efficient and quality parts on time, maintaining ownership and governance of component-specific robustness quality documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, SCCAF, etc.).
• Lead the Sourcing Process, including investment, piece price, and tooling cost reviews, and prepare initial and final sourcing documents including ESOW, Engineering Specifications, System and Component Requirements.
• Manage and execute software technical design reviews and releases for prototype, production, and service.
• Lead and perform Failure Mode Avoidance and Functional Safety analyses to examine potential failure modes and design suitable prevention strategies.
• Conduct Technical Design Reviews, interfacing with Ford application activities and supplier engineering (software, hardware, mechanical, etc.).
• Lead in the creation and signoff of E/E information like WCCA, Device Transmittals, Specifications, and Electrical Schematics.
• Support Vehicle Operations activities to determine appropriate assembly and testing processes.
• Interface with other engineers, Vehicle Engineering, suppliers, and management to ensure compliance with required specifications and efficient critical decision-making.
• Support program-related work such as Bill of Materials (BOM), integration and packaging, parts release, requirements compliance, Engineering Signoff, 2-pagers, AIMs, FMA, Subsystem/Supplier work plans, DVP&R, and Engineering Sign-off.
• Analyze data, identify root causes of issues, and develop corrective actions to optimize processes and achieve desired outcomes. Apply a strong systems engineering approach to problem-solving and design. Drive troubleshooting and development of solutions for hardware, software, and packaging issues found during validation and launch using problem‑solving best practices (8D, Is/Is not, 3L5W, fishbones, etc.).
• Support prototype builds and vehicle launch, which may require travel.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional testing required for a given program’s change scope.
• Support ongoing warranty reduction and improvements.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or strongly related equivalent.
• Experience with packaging electronic modules and components in vehicles.
• 3+ years of experience in Hardware Design of E/E components.
• 7+ years of experience with Automotive Component or Subsystem Product Development tools and processes.
• Strong understanding and application of engineering disciplines (engineering specifications, systems engineering, design validation, failure mode analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, etc.).
• An expertise in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, self‑motivated, proactive, eager to take responsibility, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding supplier relationship skills to coach and lead suppliers as required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to quickly learn the job (with mentoring from others) and then be able to self‑lead the D&R Application work on programs.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and interact with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel.
• MSEE or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of E/E Layout, WCCA, or other industrialization of electronics experience.
• Experience with ADAS sensing technologies (e.g., ECU, camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonic).
• Electrical and Mechanical subsystems, brackets design experience.
• Ability to interface with cross‑functional teams and champion issue resolution to get the job done.
• Strong knowledge of E/E Systems and how E/E components interface with other vehicle systems.
• Motivation to bring new technologies from concept to production in a short time period.
• Diagnostic tools and troubleshooting familiarity (DET, CANAlyzer, DTCs, DIDs, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of vehicle electrical systems and electrical design/development processes.
• Understanding of production, industrialization, and PPAP processes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Hardware Design of E/E components, with a strong focus on Failure Mode Analysis, Design Validation, and Systems Engineering. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage supplier relationships, and drive project outcomes in the automotive sector.