Hardware Electronics Engineer for Automotive Control Systems

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

Job summary

KOSTAL seeks a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to design, develop, and validate automotive electronic hardware for control modules and switches. You will oversee schematic design, circuit analysis, PCB layout, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust hardware solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in electronic hardware design, strong LIN/CAN experience, and familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations, DFMEA, and thermal analyses.

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 specific focus on 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

LIN/CAN communication

Thermal analysis

DFMEA

Mathcad

PSpice

PCB layout with EMC

PWM DC motor control

Education

BSEE (Electrical Engineering)

Tools

PCB layout

EMC testing

Job description

KOSTAL seeks a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to design, develop, and validate automotive electronic hardware for control modules and switches. You will oversee schematic design, circuit analysis, PCB layout, testing, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust hardware solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in electronic hardware design, strong LIN/CAN experience, and familiarity with EMI/EMC considerations, DFMEA, and thermal analyses.