Senior Hardware Engineer

Techfueld Group; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Techfueld Group in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the development, validation, and integration of automotive electronic hardware systems for next‑generation vehicles. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with customer specifications, and you will interface with OEMs as the primary technical contact.

The role demands hands‑on skills in embedded hardware, PCB design, debugging, and validation tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in hardware development, automotive electronics preferred.
• Strong knowledge of embedded hardware systems and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and validation tools.
• Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer.
• Familiarity with automotive testing tools like Vector CANOE.
• Soldering, test harness creation, and basic mechanical work.
• Experience with Confluence and Jira for collaboration.
• Strong problem solving, communication, and time management.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, customer-facing environment; travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, validation, and integration of automotive hardware systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware performance and reliability.
• Perform hardware testing and validation using scopes and analyzers.
• Analyze and troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues.
• Interpret and work with embedded system schematics and designs.
• Support vehicle-level testing and real-world validation activities.
• Interface with OEM customers as main technical contact.
• Use Altium Designer, Vector CANOE, Confluence, and Jira for development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across hardware design and validation.
• Travel as needed to customer sites.

Skills

10+ years experience

Embedded hardware

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Altium Designer

Vector CANOE

Confluence

Jira

Oscilloscopes

Audio analyzers

Job description

Our client is a major Tier 1 electronics supplier, partnering with global OEMs to design, develop, and deliver innovative HMI, control modules, and access systems for the next generation of vehicles. With a strong focus on advanced technology, quality, and innovation, they play a key role in shaping the future of automotive electronics and enhancing the overall driver and passenger experience.

Senior Hardware Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the development, validation, and integration of automotive electronic hardware systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware performance, reliability, and compliance with customer specifications
• Perform hardware testing and validation, using tools such as oscilloscopes and audio analyzers
• Analyze and troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues to identify root causes and implement solutions
• Interpret and work with embedded system schematics and designs
• Support vehicle-level testing and real-world validation activities
• Work closely with OEM customers as the main technical interface to provide technical support and ensure successful product implementation
• Utilize engineering tools such as Altium Designer, Vector CANOE, Confluence, and Jira for development and collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across hardware design and validation processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in hardware development, ideally within automotive electronics
• Strong understanding of embedded hardware systems and schematics
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging and validation tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, audio analyzers)
• Experience with PCB design and development tools (e.g., Altium Designer)
• Familiarity with automotive communication and testing tools (e.g., Vector CANOE)
• Practical skills in soldering, test harness creation, and basic mechanical work
• Experience using engineering collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira)
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and customer-facing environment
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 30% for customer support and on-site activities