Senior Hardware Engineer

KOSTAL Group

$100K — $130K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
  • 10+ years of electronic hardware design experience, particularly in the automotive field
  • Familiarity with LIN and CAN communication protocols
  • Proficient in WCCA (Mathcad, PSpice), DFMEA, and thermal analysis
  • Experienced in PCB layout with an emphasis on EMC considerations
  • Preferred background in door control modules or memory seat modules focusing on DC motor controls using PWM

Responsibilities

  • Design circuit board schematics based on system requirements
  • Conduct engineering analyses including DFMEA and thermal analysis
  • Act as the primary contact for customers
  • Select and manage BOM for electrical hardware
  • Collaborate with production and purchasing teams to approve suppliers
  • Oversee electronic hardware throughout all development phases
  • Release designs to production and support hardware validation
Full Job Description
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.


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