Senior Automotive Hardware Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead the design, development, and validation of automotive electronic hardware. You will guide lifecycles from requirements to production, coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver robust hardware solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in automotive electronics, expertise in LIN/CAN, and strong hands-on experience with DFMEA, thermal analysis, and EMI/EMC considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 10+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Experience with LIN and CAN communication circuits.
• Proficiency in WCCA (Mathcad, PSpice), DFMEA, and thermal analysis.
• Experience directing PCB layout with EMC considerations.
• Experience with Door control modules and/or memory seat modules with PWM is preferred.

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.
• Responsible for BOM selection of electrical hardware.
• Interface closely with production and purchasing personnel to identify and approve suppliers.
• Participate in engineering design through all phases of the process including development.
• Responsible for electronic hardware prototype, pre-production, qualification and product design maintenance.
• Conduct design and drawing reviews.
• Release designs to production.
• Perform hardware requirements analysis and provide traceability through customer specifications
• Interface closely 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
• Lead discussions with customers with regards to hardware development and troubleshooting efforts
• Resolve technical/validation issues by following 8D process.
• Support hardware section of presentations to potential customers for bids on new business.

Skills

LIN/CAN comms

DFMEA

EMC-aware PCB layout

PWM DC motor controls

Education

BSEE

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

Job description

KOSTAL is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead the design, development, and validation of automotive electronic hardware. You will guide lifecycles from requirements to production, coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver robust hardware solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in automotive electronics, expertise in LIN/CAN, and strong hands-on experience with DFMEA, thermal analysis, and EMI/EMC considerations.