Senior Automotive Hardware Engineer – Control Modules

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

Job summary

KOSTAL seeks a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics in Michigan to design, develop, and validate automotive electronic hardware. You will lead schematics, DFMEA, thermal analysis, and PCB layout while coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities include BOM decisions, supplier interfacing, prototype and pre-production work, and design reviews to ensure robust hardware meets customer specifications and is ready for production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, automotive preferred.
• Experience with LIN and CAN communication circuits.
• Proficiency in DFMEA, WCCA, and thermal analysis.
• PCB layout experience with EMC considerations.
• Experience with door control modules and memory seat modules using PWM 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 communications

CAN communications

DFMEA

Thermal analysis

EMC design

PWM DC motors

Education

BSEE (Electrical Engineering)

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

Job description

KOSTAL seeks a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics in Michigan to design, develop, and validate automotive electronic hardware. You will lead schematics, DFMEA, thermal analysis, and PCB layout while coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities include BOM decisions, supplier interfacing, prototype and pre-production work, and design reviews to ensure robust hardware meets customer specifications and is ready for production.