Principal Hardware Architect & Mechatronics 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

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.