Automotive ECU Hardware Engineer

Astemo, Ltd.; Harrodsburg (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the development of transfer case, suspension, and BMS ECUs through all lifecycle phases. The role emphasizes electrical design concepts, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and vendor interactions to optimize costs.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in automotive ECU design, familiarity with CAN/SPI/SENT, and strong English communication. Hybrid work with some travel may be required; BS EE preferred.

Qualifications

• Preferred BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 2 years of automotive ECU design experience
• Experience with driveline control or BMS is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design by creating concepts with clean sheet or modified designs.
• Collaborate with mechanical, system, production, and software teams for complete proposals.
• Work with suppliers to evaluate solutions and cost implications for optimization.
• Support hardware design from concept to production ensuring automotive quality standards.
• Provide technical representation to customers and internal groups on status and proposals.
• Communicate hardware status, risks, and issues promptly to leadership and customers.
• Assist design reviews and drive action-item resolution.
• Define and manage hardware requirements with traceability from specs to implementation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure production-readiness and DFMs.
• Test designs using lab equipment and generate informative data reports.

Skills

Electrical design

12V automotive

CAN/SPI/SENT

English fluency

Thermal/Power analysis

Hardware integration

DFMEA familiarity

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Related 4-year technical degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Lab equipment

ASPICE/HWE knowledge

Job description

Astemo, Ltd. is seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the development of transfer case, suspension, and BMS ECUs through all lifecycle phases. The role emphasizes electrical design concepts, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and vendor interactions to optimize costs.

Ideal candidates have 2 years in automotive ECU design, familiarity with CAN/SPI/SENT, and strong English communication. Hybrid work with some travel may be required; BS EE preferred.