Lead Automotive Hardware Electronics Engineer

KOSTAL of America, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL of America, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Hardware Electronics to design, develop, and validate electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches.

This role spans requirements analysis, schematic design, PCB oversight, testing, and cross-functional collaboration with customers. Responsibilities include BOM selection, supplier interface, and leading hardware development through DV/PV phases, with emphasis on EMC considerations and PWM DC motor controls.

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 Mathcad, PSpice, DFMEA, and thermal analysis.
• Experience directing PCB layout with EMC considerations.
• Experience with door control modules and/or memory seat modules with focus on DC motor controls using PWM.

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.
• Release designs to production.
• Interface 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

DFMEA

Job description

KOSTAL of America, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Hardware Electronics to design, develop, and validate electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches.

This role spans requirements analysis, schematic design, PCB oversight, testing, and cross-functional collaboration with customers. Responsibilities include BOM selection, supplier interface, and leading hardware development through DV/PV phases, with emphasis on EMC considerations and PWM DC motor controls.