Senior Automotive Hardware Engineer – Embedded Electronics

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 lead the design, development, and validation of automotive electronic hardware and its integration with control modules.

You will manage requirements analysis, schematic design, PCB oversight, testing, and troubleshooting in a cross-functional team environment. The role emphasizes DFMEA, thermal analysis, EMC considerations, and close collaboration with software engineers and customers to deliver robust hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 5+ years of electronic hardware design experience, preferably automotive.
• 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 memory seat modules, DC motor controls using PWM.

Responsibilities

• Design circuit board schematics for discrete electronics and embedded controls.
• Perform engineering analysis including DFMEA and thermal analysis.
• Serve as primary customer contact for hardware questions.
• Select BOM for electrical hardware.
• Coordinate with production and purchasing on supplier approvals.
• Lead hardware development through all lifecycle stages and design reviews.
• Release designs to production and ensure traceability to requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers and document hardware control strategies.

Skills

LIN/CAN communication

Hardware design

Thermal analysis

EMC considerations

PCB layout oversight

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BSEE degree

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

DFMEA

PCB layout tools

Job description

KOSTAL of America, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead the design, development, and validation of automotive electronic hardware and its integration with control modules.

You will manage requirements analysis, schematic design, PCB oversight, testing, and troubleshooting in a cross-functional team environment. The role emphasizes DFMEA, thermal analysis, EMC considerations, and close collaboration with software engineers and customers to deliver robust hardware