Hardware Engineer
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Job Title: Hardware Engineer
Location: Mountain View CA
Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location
Role Summary:
The We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the Hardware Platform Development team at CARIAD. This role focuses on the design development validation and support of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and related electrical/electronic hardware systems for next-generation vehicles.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in automotive hardware development including board-level design schematic/layout review and system bring-up. This position collaborates closely with software engineers validation teams and suppliers to ensure robust production-ready EE platforms
Role Responsibilities: List essential functions in order of importance; include percentage of time spent performing each function (total should equal 100%)
Required
Experience in design and development of ECUs or embedded electronic systems
Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools
Experience with hardware bring-up board-level debugging and validation
Familiarity with automotive communication protocols: CAN LIN FlexRay Ethernet
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes logic analyzers multimeters power supplies)
Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and EMI/EMC considerations
Desired
Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication software systems
Knowledge of DFMEA DVP&R and other automotive quality processes
Hardware Development (80%)
Design and develop ECU hardware solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Review and validate schematics layouts and component selections
Support hardware bring-up system integration and functional validation
Develop and maintain detailed hardware documentation (design specs BOMs schematics test plans)
Work closely with software engineers to support low-level integration and debugging
Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations
Interface with external suppliers and contract manufacturers on hardware builds
Ensure compliance with internal design standards industry regulations and automotive quality processes
Operational Management - (20%)
Assist with production and manufacturing test development for ECU hardware
Support prototype and pre-production builds including rework and hardware modifications
Monitor and report on technical risks delivery timelines and quality issues
Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of development processes.
Qualifications (Skills & Experiences & Education)
10 years of hardware engineering experience in automotive or embedded electronics development Education
Expertise Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
Excellent attention to detail and documentation
Clear and effective verbal and written communication
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Specialized Skills: Knowledge or certifications unique to this role
Employment Type
Full-time
