Hardware Design Engineer

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.; Harrodsburg (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking an automotive EE HW Engineer to design, develop and validate ECUs in a fast-paced design group. You will contribute to analog and digital hardware, EMC mitigation, and robust test methods across global projects.

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on ECU experience, proficiency with Altium and LTSpice, and natLabVIEW. Some travel and collaboration with manufacturing are expected.

Qualifications

• BS Electrical Engineering or MS with focus on power electronics and circuits.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in automotive ECU design and development.
• Experience designing, developing, and validating automotive ECUs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system requirements and customer needs.
• Interface with a multi-disciplinary team to discuss projects with customers and vendors.
• Modify hardware designs or create new hardware to meet performance requirements.
• Prepare block diagrams and detailed schematics; manage PCB layout.
• Perform analysis, simulation, and verification of analog and digital hardware and firmware.
• Develop and manage test specifications and execution.
• Support manufacturing to release hardware designs.
• Explain technical findings and recommendations to customers.

Skills

Analog and digital hardware

EMC knowledge

CAN/LIN/RS-232/USB/Ethernet

PCB design awareness

Altium Designer

LTSpice

LabVIEW

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Vector CAN tooling

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

MS Electrical Engineering – power electronics focus

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

National Instruments LabVIEW

Vector CAN tooling

Job description

Job Description

Company Name: ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. Job Family: Job Description: General Responsibilities: Seeking a talented and self‑motivated automotive EE HW Engineer for the Design Engineering group. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing, and validating automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The candidate will be working in a culture that fosters creativity and problem solving. This position will play a key role in a development team that creates advanced automotive ECUs for the future.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and comprehend system requirements and customer needs.
• Interface with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, customers, and vendors to discuss existing and potential new projects.
• Modify existing hardware designs or create new hardware to realize the desired operational and performance requirements.
• Prepare block diagrams and detailed circuit schematics and manage the PCB layout of hardware concepts and final designs.
• Use technical and engineering understanding to perform the necessary analysis, simulation, and verification of analog and digital hardware and firmware.
• Develop, oversee and manage test specifications and their execution.
• Use reliability and quality tools to assess hardware designs.
• Work with and thoroughly support manufacturing teams to release hardware designs into production.
• Represent the employer at customer meetings to explain or defend technical findings and recommendations.
• Evaluate and investigate products and recommend repair or design modifications based on requirements, cost, company resources, and capabilities.
• Design and coordinate the fabrication and configuration of laboratory test equipment for hardware testing Assist root cause analysis and corrective action for hardware and software components and products Attend training to learn new tools and methodologies and to stay up to date on market and technical trends.
• Create and strive towards a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional and technical knowledge.
• Work closely with other departments including production locations and software development teams.

Special Knowledge / Skills

• Thorough understanding of analog and digital hardware as applied to automotive control systems.
• Understanding of EMC specifications and EMC mitigation techniques.
• Understanding engineering analysis methods and interpreting the results to convey this information to others.
• Previous use of MathCAD for Worst Case Analysis is desirable.
• Proficient in setting up and using laboratory test equipment such as multi‑meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
• English: fluent in written and verbal communication.
• Communication protocols (CAN, LIN, RS‑232, USB, SENT, Ethernet, SERDES).
• Use of Vector CAN toolchain is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and make electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or equivalent.
• Perform circuit analysis and simulation using LTSpice or similar SPICE based tools.
• Programming and data acquisition experience using National Instruments Labview ecosystem.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education Requirements

• BS Electrical Engineering or MS Electrical Engineering Course focus on power electronics and circuits and systems.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands‑on experience in automotive ECU design and development environment.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods in an industrial lab environment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrists to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer components.

Travel: Domestic and international may be required as needed up to 10%. The candidate will occasionally need to travel to multiple global locations to support project development.

Work Environment: Some amount of working remotely is allowed but the candidate must be physically present in the office/lab when duties dictate the need.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin. At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Company Culture

At Astemo, innovation drives our passion for excellence. As a global leader in the mobility sector, we are dedicated to shaping the future through advanced technology, sustainable practices and a commitment to empowering our diverse team of talented individuals. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. With a rich legacy of pioneering breakthroughs and forward‑thinking mindset, we continuously seek exceptional individuals who share our vision and ambition to redefine the mobility industry. As you explore our website, we invite you to discover exciting career opportunities across various disciplines and regions. Whether you are an experienced professional or new graduate, there is a place for you to thrive and make a meaningful impact within our dynamic global community. Join us in driving innovation, shaping the future and unlocking new possibilities in the mobility industry. Your journey begins here at Astemo.

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