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Job DescriptionPosition 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.
- 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.
All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- 5+ years of electronic hardware design experience
- 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 BOM selection, supplier identification, and production interfacing
- Support validation during DV/PV phases including external EMC lab testing and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with 8D problem-solving process
- Experience with door control modules and/or memory seat modules and DC motor controls using PWM
- Customer-facing communication and leadership in hardware development discussions
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KOSTAL Group is a global, independent, family-owned company based in Germany that develops and manufactures technologically complex electronic and mechatronic products.
