Hardware Design Engineer

Capgemini; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,200 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini is looking for a Hardware Design Engineer in Palo Alto, California, to support the design and development of Electronics Control Units (ECUs) for Electric Vehicles. This impactful role requires 7 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related fields.

You will lead hardware investigations and collaborate with software teams to ensure successful products. Benefits include paid time off, medical coverage, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in hardware design and development, ideally in Automotive.
• Solid understanding of thermal management.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for deployed hardware systems.
• Identify opportunities for design enhancements.
• Lead investigations into hardware failures.
• Develop and execute test plans for validation.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical engineering teams.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design principles

Schematic capture and PCB layout tools

Signal integrity and power integrity

Networking and communication protocols

High speed design validation and circuit debugging

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence

OrCAD

Job description

Hardware Design Engineer

Location: Palo Alto, California

About the job you’re considering:

We’re seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our innovative team focused on building Electronics Control Unit (ECU) for Electric Vehicles. This is a high-impact role where you’ll contribute to the design, development, validation and optimization of mission‑critical systems used by global enterprises.

Your Role:

• Provide ongoing support for deployed hardware systems, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Identify opportunities for design enhancements and implement changes to improve efficiency, scalability, and manufacturability.
• Lead investigations into hardware failures, applying analytical techniques to identify and resolve root causes.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware functionality, performance, and compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with software, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and product success.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering or a related field, with 7 years of experience in hardware design and development, ideally in Automotive.
• Strong foundation in analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as Altium, Cadence, or OrCAD.
• Solid understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management.
• Hands‑on experience with networking and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, PCIe, MIPI, GMSL).
• Hands‑on experiences with high speed design validation and circuit debugging.
• Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences through both written and verbal channels.

Compensation:

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $65,200–$169,000. Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Benefits:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A‑F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12‑25 days, depending on grade; Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process.