Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

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 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

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 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.

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.