Senior Hardware Engineer

KOSTAL of America, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KOSTAL of America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer – Hardware Electronics to lead hardware design for automotive control modules and switches.

You will oversee schematic design, analysis, PCB layout, testing, and troubleshooting across the full hardware lifecycle. The role requires a strong background in electrical hardware engineering, experience with CAN/LIN communication, and hands-on leadership of EMC-focused PCB layouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, preferably in automotive.
• Experience with LIN and CAN communication circuits.
• Proficiency in DFMEA and thermal analysis.
• Experience directing PCB layout with EMC considerations.
• Experience with door control modules and memory seat modules, PWM DC motor controls 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.
• Interface with customers and internal teams; BOM selection of electrical hardware.
• Lead hardware development through DV/PV, including EMC testing and troubleshooting.
• Provide documentation of software control strategies related to hardware design.
• Support bids with hardware development presentations for new business.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Mathcad

PSpice

DFMEA

Thermal analysis

PCB layout with EMC considerations

DC motor controls using PWM

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.

Additional Information

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