Automotive ECU Hardware Engineer - Hybrid Role

Astemo Ltd.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering company based in Kentucky is seeking an EE HW Engineer to design and validate Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The role includes responsibilities such as supporting programs during production, creating test plans, and analyzing product specifications. Candidates should have a background in embedded hardware design for automotive applications, a strong understanding of analog and digital systems, and experience with various communication protocols. The position allows hybrid work with a requirement of a minimum of three days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years applicable experience in automotive ECU development.
• English: fluent in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Support programs at the production facility before and after start of production.
• Create test plans and analyze product specifications.
• Conduct failure analysis and troubleshooting of internal samples.

Skills

Embedded H/W design experience

Understanding of analog and digital hardware systems

Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN and LIN

Proficient in laboratory test equipment

Schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer

Education

Bachelor or master’s degree in electrical and/or computer engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

MathCAD

Multi-meters

Oscilloscopes

SPICE based tools

Job description

A leading automotive engineering company based in Kentucky is seeking an EE HW Engineer to design and validate Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The role includes responsibilities such as supporting programs during production, creating test plans, and analyzing product specifications. Candidates should have a background in embedded hardware design for automotive applications, a strong understanding of analog and digital systems, and experience with various communication protocols. The position allows hybrid work with a requirement of a minimum of three days in the office each week.