Hardware Engineer

FBSPL; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FBSPL is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join its automotive hardware team. The role focuses on design, development, analysis, and validation of electronic hardware for ECUs, with emphasis on RF/wireless, PCB development, and EMC.

The engineer will collaborate with global teams, perform worst‑case analyses, and support hardware/software integration for vehicle access and security systems. 3+ years in automotive hardware is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of automotive hardware design experience.
• Experience designing automotive ECUs or electronic modules.
• Strong circuit design, schematics, PCB layout, and EMC/EMI knowledge.
• RF/wireless tech and antenna development preferred.
• Experience with CAN, LIN, K-Line, or ISO9141.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive ECU hardware, including schematics and circuit designs.
• Work with microcontrollers, regulator ICs, drivers, CAN/LIN interfaces.
• Support RF/wireless hardware, including Bluetooth/BLE, NFC, and UWB.
• Perform RF link-budget, receiver sensitivity, and transmit-power analyses.
• Collaborate with PCB layout on grounding, shielding, and signal integrity.
• Conduct EMC/EMI testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Develop and maintain DFMEA, DVPR, EMC plans and docs.
• Support hardware/software integration with OEM customers.

Skills

RF/wireless technologies

EMC/EMI

CAN/LIN/ISO9141

PCB design/layout

troubleshooting

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

PCB design tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Employment: Full-Time, Hybrid (4 Days in Office)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join a global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in electronic locking, car access, and authorization systems.

This position will be responsible for the design, development, analysis, and validation of automotive electronic hardware, with a strong focus on ECU design, RF/wireless technologies, PCB development, and EMC.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive ECU hardware, including schematics and circuit designs.
• Work with microcontrollers, voltage regulators, high/low-side drivers, CAN/LIN interfaces, and communication circuits.
• Support RF/wireless hardware, including Bluetooth/BLE, NFC, and UWB technologies.
• Perform RF link-budget, receiver sensitivity, transmit-power, and range analysis.
• Support antenna selection, placement, tuning, and vehicle integration.
• Work closely with PCB layout teams on grounding, shielding, controlled impedance, isolation, and signal integrity.
• Perform EMC/EMI analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Conduct worst-case, thermal, ESD, transient, and reliability analyses.
• Develop and maintain DFMEA, DVPR, EMC test plans, and other engineering documentation.
• Support hardware/software integration, verification, and validation.
• Work directly with OEM customers and engineering teams to address technical issues and defend design decisions.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field.
• 3+ years of automotive electrical/electronic hardware design experience.
• Experience designing and analyzing automotive ECUs or electronic modules.
• Strong experience with circuit design, schematics, PCB design/layout, and EMC/EMI.
• Experience with RF/wireless technologies and antenna development strongly preferred.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, K-Line, or ISO9141.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel to Germany approximately 2–3 times per year, typically for 1–2 weeks.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an automotive hardware engineer to work on next-generation vehicle access, locking, authorization, and wireless technologies while collaborating with major automotive OEMs and global engineering teams.