Electronics Hardware Engineer

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BWI North America, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Hardware Engineer to design and develop ECU hardware for braking and suspension systems, from schematic design through validation and production support. The role involves designing ECU circuits, selecting components, running tests, and supporting EMC and safety analyses, with collaboration across software and systems teams.

Occasional travel is expected. This position requires a Bachelor's in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 2+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics hardware design, preferably automotive.
• Experience with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
• Hands-on lab skills with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design ECU circuits, including power supplies, microcontroller interfaces, sensor inputs, and driver circuits.
• Select components and perform circuit analysis (worst-case, thermal, derating).
• Work with PCB layout designers and review layouts.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans; debug prototypes in the lab.
• Support EMC, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Support functional safety hardware analyses (FMEDA, hardware metrics).
• Work with software and systems engineers on hardware/software integration.
• Support suppliers and manufacturing through production launch.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Lab testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Schematic capture tools

Circuit simulation tools

Oscilloscopes

Job description

The Electronics Hardware Engineer designs and develops electronic control unit (ECU) hardware for BWI braking systems (Brakes division) and suspension systems (Suspension division), from schematic design through validation and production support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design ECU circuits, including power supplies, microcontroller interfaces, sensor inputs, and actuator/solenoid drivers.
• Select components and perform circuit analysis (worst-case, thermal, derating).
• Work with PCB layout designers and review layouts.
• Develop and execute hardware test plans; debug prototypes in the lab.
• Support EMC, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Support functional safety hardware analyses (FMEDA, hardware metrics).
• Work with software and systems engineers on hardware/software integration.
• Support suppliers and manufacturing through production launch.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics hardware design, preferably automotive.
• Experience with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
• Hands-on lab skills with oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other test equipment.

Preferred

• Experience with automotive ECUs, motor/solenoid drivers, or CAN/LIN interfaces.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 hardware development and AEC-Q qualified components.
• Experience with EMC design and testing.
• Analytical problem solving
• Attention to detail

Travel

Travel is needed based on project and product development demands, including technical exchanges, on-site work at customer sites, regional technical centers, supplier facilities and including occasional international travel.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in an office and engineering lab environment, with prolonged periods of computer use.
• Periodic time in prototype labs, test facilities, manufacturing areas, and vehicles, including ride-alongs and proving-ground or winter/summer test events.
• Must follow site safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in lab, test, and plant areas.
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 25 lbs.

BWI North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. BWI North America, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and in employment; applicants who require an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as business needs require. This document does not create an employment contract, express or implied, and employment with BWI North America, Inc. remains at will.