Industrial Computer Hardware Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 82 - 800

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Department: Electrical Engineering

Role Summary

We are seeking a technically adept Industrial Computer Hardware Engineer to design validate and support ruggedized computing platforms for automotive manufacturing environments. This role is central to enabling secure high-performance IT/OT convergence across plant-floor systems edge devices and enterprise networks. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in embedded hardware industrial PC architecture and cybersecurity principles tailored to automotive production and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and validate industrial-grade computing platforms (IPCs panel PCs edge controllers) for use in automotive assembly testing and logistics environments.

Select and integrate components optimized for harsh conditions long lifecycle support and real-time responsiveness.

Collaborate with controls IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware across segmented networks and automation platforms.

Conduct environmental and compliance testing (thermal vibration EMI) to meet automotive and industrial standards (e.g. UL CE ISO 16750 IEC 61000).

Support secure boot TPM and hardware root-of-trust implementations to meet cybersecurity mandates (e.g. NIST 800-82 ISA/IEC 62443).

Troubleshoot field-deployed systems and lead root cause analysis for hardware failures and performance bottlenecks.

Maintain BOMs revision control and lifecycle documentation for hardware platforms deployed across multiple facilities.

Interface with OEMs and suppliers to evaluate emerging technologies and mitigate supply chain risks.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities for professional development and certification

A collaborative environment driving innovation in smart manufacturing

Direct impact on mission-critical systems in automotive production

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related field.

5 years of experience in industrial computer hardware design or support preferably in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.

Strong understanding of x86 and ARM architectures embedded systems and industrial I/O (CAN Modbus RS-232/485 Ethernet/IP).

Experience with ruggedization techniques for temperature shock vibration and ingress protection (IP65/IP67).

Familiarity with BIOS/UEFI configuration firmware updates and hardware diagnostics.

Knowledge of compliance standards: UL CE RoHS REACH ISO 16750 and industrial EMC.

Understanding of IT/OT convergence principles segmented network design and secure data flow between plant-floor and enterprise systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automotive automation platforms (e.g. Rockwell and Siemens).

Exposure to edge computing AI accelerators and GPU integration for machine vision or predictive maintenance.

Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks for industrial hardware (ISA/IEC 62443 NIST 800-82).

Certifications such as IPC Designer CompTIA Server or equivalent.

Experience supporting MES and SCADA platforms in automotive type environments.

Full-timeDescriptionDepartment: Electrical EngineeringRole SummaryWe are seeking a technically adept Industrial Computer Hardware Engineer to design validate and support ruggedized computing platforms for automotive manufacturing environments. This role is central to enabling secure high-performance...