Systems Engineer – Hardware

FORVIA HELLA; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Industry leading health benefits program

Lucrative PTO policy

Competitive 401K matching

Annual Bonuses

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA, an international automotive supplier, is looking for a Systems Engineer – Hardware in Northville, USA. This role involves clarifying hardware requirements, performing development tasks based on specifications, and troubleshooting PCBs and electronic modules.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have over 2 years of hardware engineering experience. The position offers hybrid work schedules, health benefits, and extensive career opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Hardware engineering experience or proficient in electronics.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware design.
• Familiarity with automotive electronic product development process.

Responsibilities

• Clarify and define internal and customer hardware requirements.
• Perform development tasks based on hardware specifications.
• Analyze, optimize, and improve existing hardware designs.
• Troubleshoot PCBs and electronic modules using lab equipment.

Skills

Hardware engineering experience

Embedded hardware design

Analog and digital circuit development

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Logic analyzer

Power supplies

Job description

Location Northville, USA

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations worldwide, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Your Tasks

FORVIA - HELLA is seeking its next great Systems Engineer – Hardware to join our growing energy group. This individual will be joining a well established group that is focused on supporting our internal associates.

Daily Responsibilities

• Clarify and define internal and customer hardware requirements, facilitate discussion with customer for requirements alignment
• Performing development tasks based on existing hardware specifications and architectures according to standards
• Analyze, optimize, and improve existing hardware designs, including components assemblies, and related integration
• Analyze, debug, and optimize hardware designs during development, supporting technical resolution discussions internally and with customers
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of PCBs and electronic modules (bench testing, probing, measurements) to identify root causes of failures and propose corrective actions using lab equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer, power supplies) to diagnose faults, HIL knowhow is a plus

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 2+ years Hardware engineering experience or proficient in electronics
• Knowledge of embedded hardware design and analogical and digital circuit development
• Familiarity to automotive electronic product development process
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

Why Forvia Hella?

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events
• And much more!

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.