Hardware Engineer - Test System Development

Yazaki North America, Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

401K match

Tuition assistance

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

Yazaki North America, Inc. is seeking a Hardware Engineer – Test System Development in Canton, MI to design, develop and validate automotive hardware and automated test systems. You will apply PCB, embedded, and software know-how to create robust test solutions for vehicle electronics.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware testing, CAN networking, and script-driven automation, with collaboration across product design and validation teams to ensure quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 6 years of experience in automotive industry, preferably in test system development, test automation, or embedded systems.
• 3–5 years of experience in hardware design and development; open to entry level (0–2 years) for right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, integration, and validation of automotive electronic hardware, PCB-based systems, and automated test systems.
• Gather, analyze, and review requirements for automotive test systems and develop compliant solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and integrate test system hardware and software.
• Perform hardware testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system validation.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware documentation.
• Analyze CAN communication and troubleshoot network issues with standard tools.
• Develop software tools and scripts to support test automation, debugging, data collection, and analysis.
• Verify and validate completed test systems and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
• Document test system designs, hardware configurations, and development activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, validation, and testing.
• Contribute to modular and reusable test system designs to maximize equipment utilization and reduce costs.
• Work effectively in a team environment following established processes and best practices.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

CAN communication

Hardware debugging

PCB design

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape

LabVIEW

Oscilloscopes

DAQ systems

DMMs

Job description

Hardware Engineer - Test System Development

Yazakiis a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Hardware Engineer – Test System Development to join our Testing team in Canton, MI who takes initiative, learns quickly, solves problems independently, and contributes to a team culture centered on service, ownership, and continuous improvement.

This position is responsible for supporting the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive electronic hardware and automated test systems. The Hardware Engineer / Test System Development Engineer will apply knowledge of PCB design, automotive electronics, embedded systems, and software development using C/C++ and Python to develop and support test solutions for automotive products.

The role involves developing integrated hardware and software solutions to validate automotive products, including instrument clusters, body control modules, driver information displays, and intelligent power modules. The engineer will collaborate with product design, validation, and program management teams to develop test systems, automate testing, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure test solutions meet applicable customer and industry requirements. The position requires a hands‑on engineer with strong technical and analytical skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

What you will be doing:

• Support the design, development, integration, and validation of automotive electronic hardware, PCB‑based systems, and automated test systems.
• Gather, analyze, and review requirements for automotive test systems and develop solutions that meet customer and industry requirements.
• Design, develop, test, and integrate test system hardware and software.
• Perform hardware testing, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system validation.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and hardware documentation.
• Analyze CAN communication and troubleshoot network‑related issues using industry‑standard tools.
• Develop software tools and scripts to support test automation, debugging, data collection, and analysis.
• Verify and validate completed test systems and provide ongoing support and maintenance.
• Document test system designs, hardware configurations, and development activities.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support successful product development, validation, and testing.
• Contribute to modular and reusable test system designs to maximize equipment utilization and reduce costs.
• Work effectively in a team environment while following established processes and best practices.

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.6 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in test system development, test automation, or embedded systems.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in hardware design and development, preferably within the automotive industry. Open to entry level (0 - 2 years of experience) for the right candidate
• Experience with PCB schematic design, layout review, and hardware debugging
• Familiarity with electronic components, microcontrollers, power supplies, and communication interfaces.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment such as Digital Multimeters (DMMs), Data Acquisition (DAQ) systems, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and other test and measurement equipment is highly desired.
• Basic software development experience in C/C++ and preferably Python.
• Familiarity with CAN communication, CAN signals, and DBC files.
• Experience with Vector tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, or CANape is preferred.
• Experience with LabVIEW for test automation, data acquisition, or validation activities is highly desired.
• Understanding of automotive development and validation processes.

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.

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