Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL is seeking a Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches. You will manage schematic design, PCB layout oversight, testing, and troubleshooting, coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers.

The role focuses on hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through production release, with emphasis on DFMEA, thermal analysis, and EMC, in a collaborative, customer-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in automotive.
• Experience with LIN and CAN communication circuits.
• Proficiency in DFMEA, thermal analysis, and EMC considerations.

Responsibilities

• Design circuit board schematics of discrete electronics and embedded controls.
• Perform engineering analysis including DFMEA and thermal analysis.
• Interface with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver hardware solutions.
• Release designs to production and support validation during DV/PV phases.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

CAN

LIN

DFMEA

Thermal Analysis

EMC

PCB Layout

Education

BSEE

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

Job description

• Type of Employment: Permanent

Company Description

KOSTAL has a strong family history built on innovation and care for our employees. For over 100 years, our values have guided how we work together to influence, evolve and grow our future.

If you are interested in being part of our next generation, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Position Summary

The Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics is responsible for the design, development, and validation of electronic hardware for automotive control modules and switches. This role supports the complete hardware development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, schematic design, circuit analysis, PCB layout oversight, testing, and troubleshooting. The position works closely with cross-functional teams and customers to deliver high-quality hardware solutions.

Key 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 withsoftware engineers and produce documentation detailing software control and strategies that apply to the hardware design
• Support validationof modules duringDV/PV phases, includingexternal EMC lab testingandtroubleshooting
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 5+ 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 specific focus on DC motor controls using PWM is preferred.

Additional Information

All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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