Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

KOSTAL Group

$95K — $115K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
  • 5+ 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.
  • Preferred experience with Door control modules and memory seat modules, particularly in DC motor controls using PWM.

Responsibilities

  • Design circuit board schematics for electronics and microprocessor controls.
  • Conduct engineering analyses, including DFMEA and Thermal Analysis.
  • Act as the main point of contact with customers.
  • Select and approve electrical hardware components for BOM.
  • Collaborate with production and purchasing teams on supplier selection.
  • Engage in engineering design throughout all phases of development.
  • Conduct design and document reviews before releasing designs to production.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The 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).
  • 5+ 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.

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