Automotive Hardware Electronics Engineer

KOSTAL of America, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL of America, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead design, development and validation of automotive electronic hardware. You will drive DFMEA, thermal analysis, and PCB layout oversight while coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities include circuit design reviews, production releases and ensuring traceability to customer specs. A strong background in LIN/CAN and motor control systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in automotive.
• Experience with LIN and CAN communication circuits.
• Proficiency in DFMEA and thermal analysis.
• Experience directing PCB layout with EMC considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design circuit board schematics of discrete electronics and embedded microprocessor based controls per system requirements.
• Perform engineering analysis, including DFMEA, Worst Case Circuit Analysis, and Thermal Analysis.
• Be the clear point of contact with customers
• Release designs to production
• Interface closely with software engineers and document hardware control strategies

Skills

Electrical design

CAN/LIN comms

PCB layout oversight

Thermal analysis

8D problem solving

Education

BSEE

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

DFMEA process

Job description

KOSTAL of America, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead design, development and validation of automotive electronic hardware. You will drive DFMEA, thermal analysis, and PCB layout oversight while coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities include circuit design reviews, production releases and ensuring traceability to customer specs. A strong background in LIN/CAN and motor control systems is preferred.