Principal Electrical Engineer

GHSP; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GHSP is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead hardware engineering initiatives and shape the architecture for next-generation automotive mechatronic systems.

You will mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and drive design reviews while collaborating with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and PM teams to deliver robust products that scale to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience designing electronic hardware for automotive or embedded systems.
• Deep knowledge of circuit design, hardware architecture, PCB development, and hardware validation.
• Experience with embedded microprocessor- or microcontroller-based systems and subsystem integration.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical initiatives across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to navigate tradeoffs.
• Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a trusted technical resource.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define hardware architecture and influence direction across multiple programs.
• Lead design and development of electronic hardware for automotive mechatronic systems.
• Serve as subject matter expert for hardware engineering and provide guidance on complex challenges.
• Mentor and develop Electrical Engineers to strengthen technical capability.
• Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and PM teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Evaluate tradeoffs involving performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
• Develop hardware concepts, verification strategies, and validation plans.

Skills

Architectural influence

Mentoring engineers

Hardware design

Embedded systems

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design

Job description

Principal Electrical EngineerShape the Future of Hardware Engineering.

At GHSP, we develop the mechatronic technologies behind millions of vehicles around the world. We're looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to serve as a technical leader for our Hardware Engineering organization.

This isn't another senior project engineering role. We're looking for someone who can influence architecture, solve the organization's most complex technical challenges, mentor engineers, and help define the future of hardware engineering at GHSP.

If you're passionate about technical leadership, mechatronic product development, and building innovative electronic systems that make it into production, we'd love to talk with you.

This position can be located either at our Holland, Michigan corporate headquarters or our facility in Novi, Michigan.

What You'll Do

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across multiple programs while helping elevate the capabilities of our entire engineering organization.

You'll:

• Define hardware architecture and influence technical direction across multiple product development programs.
• Lead the design and development of electronic hardware for advanced automotive mechatronic systems.
• Serve as the organization's subject matter expert for hardware engineering, providing guidance on complex technical challenges.
• Mentor and develop Electrical Engineers, helping strengthen technical capability across the team.
• Drive engineering excellence through design reviews, technical standards, and best practices.
• Partner with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program Management teams to deliver robust, integrated solutions.
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs involving performance, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and quality.
• Develop hardware concepts, verification strategies, and validation plans that ensure products meet customer and business requirements.
• Work directly with customers to define technical requirements and support successful product launches.
• Contribute technical expertise to new business opportunities, product proposals, and technology roadmaps.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and help shape the future direction of Hardware Engineering at GHSP.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an engineer whose technical expertise is matched by their ability to influence others.

You'll likely have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience designing electronic hardware for automotive or other complex embedded systems.
• Deep knowledge of electronic circuit design, hardware architecture, component selection, PCB development, and hardware validation.
• Experience with embedded microprocessor- or microcontroller-based systems and electronic subsystem integration.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical initiatives and influencing engineering decisions across multiple teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex engineering tradeoffs.
• Experience mentoring engineers and serving as a trusted technical resource.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Influence the technical direction of GHSP's Hardware Engineering organization.
• Help define the architecture behind next-generation automotive technologies.
• Mentor talented engineers and develop the next generation of technical leaders.
• Work across software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering in a highly collaborative environment.
• Design products that move beyond prototypes and into millions of vehicles worldwide.
• Make a lasting impact on the future of mechatronic product development at GHSP.

Why GHSP?

At GHSP, great products start with great people.

Our engineers work on challenging technologies in an environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement aren't just aspirations—they're how we work every day.

Our culture is built around six core values:

• Earn Trust Daily
• Embolden Innovation
• Champion the Customer
• Deliver as One Team
• Drive Results Efficiently
• Build a Sustainable Legacy

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We believe our people are at their best when they are valued, included, and heard. Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, fuel innovation, and help us build better products for our customers around the world.

We're committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels respected, empowered, and able to bring their authentic self to work.

Ready to Shape What's Next?

If you're excited by solving complex technical problems, mentoring engineers, influencing technology strategy, and building innovative products that improve the driving experience around the world, we'd love to hear from you.

Come help define the future of Hardware Engineering at GHSP.