Hardware Engineer

Your tasks

The Aftermarket Electronics Engineer is responsible for supporting electronic products throughout their post-launch lifecycle, including troubleshooting, redesign, validation, obsolescence management, and continuous improvement activities. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to analyze field issues, develop electronic solutions, support product sustainment, and ensure long-term product reliability and serviceability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze customer, service, and business requirements and translate them into electronic design proposals and technical solutions.
• Design, modify, and maintain electronic circuits and schematics using industry-standard CAD tools.
• Support product sustainment activities, including component obsolescence management, redesigns, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Bring up and validate prototype hardware, proof-of-concept designs, and engineering mockups.
• Investigate field failures and perform root cause analysis to identify corrective actions.
• Develop and execute validation and verification test plans and document test results.
• Perform electrical characterization, debugging, and troubleshooting using laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Firmware, Software, Manufacturing, Quality, and Service teams to develop and implement robust solutions.
• Support PCB design reviews, layout optimization, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EMC, EMI, ESD, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including schematics, test reports, design specifications, and engineering change documentation.
• Support product lifecycle management activities from design modifications through production implementation.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Experience with electronic circuit simulation and validation tools.
• Harness and cable assembly design experience.
• Knowledge of component selection and qualification processes.
• Ability to interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with engineering change management and product lifecycle management systems.

Desired Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with an emphasis on product reliability and serviceability.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative approach to working with global and cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality and operational excellence.

Your profile

• Experience with high-speed interfaces such as MIPI, MDI, HDMI, USB, LVDS, CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.
• Experience with control interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, SPMI, and related communication protocols.
• Knowledge of power electronics including linear regulators, DC-DC converters, and switched-mode power supplies (SMPS).
• Understanding of electrical noise, signal integrity, and coupling mechanisms including conducted, radiated, and near-field effects.
• Knowledge of grounding, shielding, EMI, EMC, and ESD design practices.
• Experience with PCB layout design, review, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting products through their complete lifecycle, including sustainment and obsolescence management.
• Familiarity with reliability testing, failure analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Experience working in automotive, power tools, consumer electronics, or industrial electronics environments.