Senior Automotive Hardware Engineer - Embedded Electronics

KOSTAL Group; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL Group in Ohio is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to design, develop and validate electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches. You will manage the full hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis to qualification and production release.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers, perform analyses such as DFMEA and thermal assessments, and lead hardware design reviews; experience with CAN/LIN highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in automotive.
• Experience with LIN and CAN communication circuits.
• Proficiency in DFMEA, thermal analysis, and related methodologies.
• Experience directing PCB layout with EMC considerations.
• Experience with DC motor controls using PWM in relevant modules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design circuit board schematics of discrete electronics and embedded controls.
• Perform DFMEA, worst-case and thermal analyses.
• Be a clear point of contact with customers.
• Select BOM for electrical hardware and interface with production and purchasing.
• Lead engineering design through all phases and release designs to production.
• Provide hardware requirements analysis and traceability to specs.
• Collaborate with software engineers and document hardware control strategies.
• Support DV/PV validation including EMC testing and troubleshooting.
• Lead discussions with customers on hardware development and issues.
• Resolve issues via 8D process and support bid presentations.

Skills

Electrical design

CAN/LIN communication

DFMEA

Thermal analysis

8D problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

PCB layout tools

EMC testing tools

Job description

KOSTAL Group in Ohio is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to design, develop and validate electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches. You will manage the full hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis to qualification and production release.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers, perform analyses such as DFMEA and thermal assessments, and lead hardware design reviews; experience with CAN/LIN highly valued.