Senior Hardware Engineer

KOSTAL Group; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL Group seeks a Senior Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead design, development and validation of electronic hardware for automotive control modules. You will oversee requirements analysis, schematic design, circuit analysis and PCB layout while coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers.

Responsibilities include BOM selection, EMC considerations, DFMEA and thermal analyses, and leading hardware validation through DV/PV stages with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

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

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 with production and purchasing 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 with software engineers and produce documentation detailing software control and strategies for hardware design.
• Support validation of modules during DV/PV phases, including external EMC lab testing and troubleshooting.
• Lead discussions with customers regarding hardware development and troubleshooting efforts.
• Resolve issues via 8D process.
• Support hardware section of presentations to potential customers for bids on new business.

Skills

LIN/CAN

PCB layout

Thermal analysis

8D process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

DFMEA

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!

Description

The Senior 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.

Position Summary

The Senior 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).
• 10+ 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.

Benefits

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