Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
2 years of professional experience in hardware design and development preferred
Practical experience with electrical hardware and circuit design
Familiarity with ECU construction methods to minimize power loss
Proficient in lab test equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters
Experience with circuit design software such as Mentor Graphics or PLECS
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
Responsibilities
Evaluate and optimize electrical hardware components
Develop electrical circuit designs for motion control applications
Perform board layout design for complex switching and embedded circuits
Create compact electrical designs to minimize package space
Develop test plans and validation setups for electrical components
Construct, test, and debug new electrical hardware for technology evaluation
Lead and support design reviews and DFMEA activities
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunities for hands-on technology development
Engagement in innovative projects from research to production
Access to the latest electrical hardware products and components
Professional growth through technical writing and documentation opportunities
Full Job Description
R&D Electrical Hardware Engineer
We are looking for a self-motivated and inquisitive individual for a technology development and innovation role. The candidate should possess good attention to detail, be creative, possess good time management skills and have strong interpersonal skills. This position is in research and development group, responsible for circuit design, board layout, testing and debug of new technologies for power electronics circuits, embedded systems, and sensors, and enforcing the technology development process for various technical projects from research through to production.
Description:
Evaluation, selection and optimization of electrical hardware components.
Developing electrical circuit and hardware designs for motion control applications.
Performing board layout design for complicated switching circuits and other embedded circuits.
Creating electrical designs that minimize package space and footprint.
Developing test plans, validation setup and verification criteria for electrical components and circuits.
Hands-on construction, testing and debug of new electrical hardware to demonstrate and evaluate new technologies for both bench level and vehicle level systems
Leading, participating and supporting design reviews and DFMEA activities for electrical hardware development.
Collaborating and leading the cross functional technology development activities related to electrical hardware employed in motion control applications.
Documenting processes for modelling, design, sizing, selection and analysis of electrical circuits.
Interface with suppliers to understand latest commercially available electrical hardware products and components.
Job Requirements:
Must have knowledge and practical experience with electrical hardware and circuit design
Experience with use of lab test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, function generators.
Experience with application software used for electrical circuit design and simulation such as Mentor Graphics, PLECS etc.
Must be familiar with ECU construction methods and techniques to reduce package size and minimize power loss
Must have excellent problem solving and debug skills
Proficient with Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
Good written and verbal communication skills
Technical writing. Documenting and creating technical reports and evaluations and creating procedures and processes for design and system validation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
Preferred:
Experience with PCB layout techniques
Background in automotive engineering and chassis systems (steering, braking, etc)
Working knowledge of CAN serial communications, vehicle messaging and diagnostic service implementations
Mechanical and electrical knowledge of automotive subsystems.
Bachelor: Electrical Engineering (required), 2 years of professional experience in hardware design and development (preferred)
About Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer Automotive is a global automotive supplier that specializes in developing and manufacturing steering and driveline systems. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Saginaw, Michigan. Nexteer Automotive has a presence in over 50 countries and has partnerships with many of the world's leading automakers. The company's products include electric power steering systems, hydraulic power steering systems, and driveline systems. Nexteer Automotive is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the reduction of waste and emissions.
