Automotive Hardware Project Engineer

KOSTAL of America, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL of America, Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics responsible for the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches.

This role supports the complete hardware development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, schematic design, circuit analysis, PCB layout oversight, testing, and troubleshooting. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver high-quality hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Experience with LIN and CAN communication circuits.
• Proficiency in WCCA (Mathcad, PSpice), DFMEA, and thermal analysis.
• Experience directing PCB layout with EMC considerations.
• Experience with door control modules and/or memory seat modules with DC motor controls using PWM is preferred.

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 clear point of contact with customer
• Responsible for BOM selection of electrical hardware.
• Interface closely with production and purchasing personnel to identify and approve suppliers.
• Participate in engineering design through all phases of the process including development.
• Responsible for electronic hardware prototype, pre-production, qualification and product design maintenance.
• Conduct design and drawing reviews.
• Release designs to production.
• Perform hardware requirements analysis and provide traceability through customer specifications
• Interface closely with software engineers and produce documentation detailing software control and strategies that apply to the hardware design
• Support validation of modules during DV/PV phases, including external EMC lab testing and troubleshooting
• Lead discussions with customers with regards to hardware development and troubleshooting efforts
• Resolve technical/validation issues by following 8D process.
• Support hardware section of presentations to potential customers for bids on new business.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer communication

Design validation

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

WCCA (Mathcad, PSpice)

DFMEA

Thermal analysis

EMC/EMI design

PCB layout oversight

Job description

KOSTAL of America, Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics responsible for the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches.

This role supports the complete hardware development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, schematic design, circuit analysis, PCB layout oversight, testing, and troubleshooting. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver high-quality hardware