The Opportunity Our client is seeking a Lead Hardware Engineer to build the next generation of automotive diagnostic and ADAS calibration equipment. This is a hands-on, highly visible role for a builder who connects electrical engineering, mechanical design, embedded controls, and manufacturing, and who'll become the technical owner.
What You'll Own
Own the electrical architecture (boards, harnesses, power distribution, batteries, and sensor interfaces) from schematic review through bench bring-up and failure diagnosis
Specify and troubleshoot embedded/PC-based controls and sensor data-acquisition systems (CAN, USB, I²C/SPI, RS-232/485); write the Python/C/C++ utilities the job needs
Guide the mechanical design of enclosures, mounts, and fixtures, and own the alignment tolerances that determine whether a calibration is accurate
Apply DFM/DFA early, support pilot builds and production ramp, and partner directly with fabricators, molders, and contract manufacturers
Root-cause field and manufacturing failures and feed what you learn back into the design
Help stand up the hardware-development function itself - standards, supplier relationships, and eventually the team around you
What You Bring
6+ years developing electromechanical products, with real electrical depth and meaningful mechanical responsibility
At least one physical product you personally carried from requirements through production and field support
Hands-on bench skill - schematic/board review, harness fab, soldering/rework, confident with a DMM, scope, and logic analyzer
Practical 3D CAD with real GD&T and tolerance-analysis capability
A builder mentality: hands-on while setting direction, challenging suppliers, and developing others
Automotive & ADAS Experience This role calls for an automotive-minded engineer who's comfortable around vehicle sensor systems and the tight tolerances that calibration work demands - someone who's worked close to ADAS hardware or vehicle electronics and picks up vehicle communication protocols quickly.
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About Cherry Bekaert LLP
Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
