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Hardware Engineer

Mid • On-site

Auburn Hills, MI

The Hardware Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, integration, and validation of embedded electronic hardware systems for automotive applications. This role requires applying engineering principles and independent technical judgment to develop reliable, safe, and high-performance hardware solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.

The engineer will work closely with systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and validation teams throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting architecture definition, schematic design, PCB development, hardware integration, troubleshooting, and technical problem resolution.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience within the automotive industry (Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier experience preferred).
  • Experience designing and developing embedded electronic hardware systems.
  • Knowledge of EMI/EMC design principles, testing methodologies, and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and automotive industry standards.
  • Strong understanding of system-level and component-level hardware design.
  • Familiarity with automotive communication networks and protocols including Ethernet (ETH), CAN, LIN, and LVDS.
  • Experience with thermal management considerations for ECU and embedded electronic designs.
  • Ability to participate in and lead schematic reviews, PCB layout reviews, and design evaluations.
  • Knowledge of modern automotive hardware platforms, embedded processing systems, connectivity technologies, and interface architectures.
  • Understanding of ADAS, Infotainment Systems, Zonal Architectures, and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) concepts.
  • Ability to support multiple technical domains is considered an advantage.
  • Experience with Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) analysis is preferred.
  • Prior experience in hardware architecture or system architecture roles is a plus.

Required Technical Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in schematic capture and PCB layout design.
  • Experience using Altium Designer is highly preferred.
  • Experience designing high-complexity, multilayer printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Strong understanding of PCB design rules, constraints, and best practices.
  • Experience managing PCB-to-mechanical integration requirements and packaging constraints.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, debugging, failure analysis, and root cause investigations.
  • Proficiency using electrical laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, and related test equipment.
  • Ability to analyze technical issues and provide engineering recommendations for corrective actions and design improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and validate embedded hardware solutions for automotive electronic systems.
  • Support hardware architecture development, schematic design, and PCB layout activities.
  • Conduct technical reviews and provide engineering recommendations to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety.
  • Perform hardware debugging, testing, validation, and root cause analysis of complex electrical issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support system integration and product development activities.
  • Evaluate technical requirements and translate them into hardware design solutions.
  • Support compliance with automotive standards, customer requirements, and functional safety objectives.
  • Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and engineering problem-solving activities throughout the product lifecycle.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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On-site

Southfield, MI

🏢 Summary: The role involves designing, validating, and improving electronic systems for automotive applications, including circuit development, schematic design, and product validation. The engineer will troubleshoot issues, perform root-cause and worst-case analyses, and resolve EMC-related problems while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position requires strong experience in electronic circuit design and hands-on validation within an automotive context. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field, Minimum 4 years of experience in electronic circuit design, Experience designing electronic circuits with microcontrollers and sensors, Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, failure analysis, and product validation, Experience performing EMC investigations and implementing improvements, Proficiency in schematic design using Mentor Graphics DxDesigner, Knowledge of worst-case analysis methods 📃 Skills: Microcontrollers, Sensors, EMC, DxDesigner, SPICE, Oscilloscopes, SpectrumAnalyzers, ISO, AEC-Q 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Overview The successful candidate will contribute to the design, validation, and improvement of electronic systems for automotive applications, working closely with internal teams and customers. Key Responsibilities Design and develop electronic circuits including microcontrollers, sensors, and system interfaces. Create and validate schematic designs according to customer requirements and industry standards. Support product validation activities, analyze failures, and implement corrective actions. Perform root-cause analysis on warranty returns and validation issues. Investigate and resolve EMC‑related problems. Conduct worst-case analysis to ensure robust design performance. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (software, mechanical, manufacturing). Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field. Minimum 4 years of experience in electronic circuit design. Strong understanding of electronic circuits, microcontrollers, sensors, and system architectures. Hands‑on experience in troubleshooting, failure analysis, and product validation. Proven ability to analyze and solve complex technical issues. Experience with EMC investigations and improvements. Proficiency with Mentor Graphics DxDesigner for schematic development. Knowledge of worst-case analysis methods. Nice to Have Experience with automotive design standards (ISO, AEC‑Q, etc.). Familiarity with simulation and lab test equipment (SPICE, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers). Soft Skills Strong communication skills and teamwork mindset. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Proactive and solution‑oriented attitude ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

ALTEN

Hardware Engineer: Junior Level

Junior

On-site

Auburn Hills, MI

🏢 Summary: The role focuses on embedded hardware design for automotive electronic control units, covering schematic and multilayer PCB layout, EMI/EMC compliance, vehicle network integration, and system-level architecture. It involves hardware debugging, thermal management, and participation in design reviews for advanced automotive systems such as ADAS and infotainment. 🗂️ Requirements: BS/MS in Electrical, Electronics, Computer or Aerospace Engineering, Automotive industry experience (Tier1/Tier2 preferred), Experience in embedded electrical design, Knowledge of EMI/EMC design, testing and troubleshooting, Understanding of ISO 26262 and automotive standards, Experience with vehicle networks (CAN, LIN, ETH, LVDS), Minimum 2 years schematic and PCB layout design, Experience with high-complexity multilayer PCB design, Ability to perform hardware debugging using lab equipment, Knowledge of ECU thermal management 📃 Skills: Altium, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, LVDS, ISO26262, EMI, EMC, PCB, ECU, ADAS, Infotainment, GPU, CPU, NPU 🏢 Description: We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you'll collaborate on some of the world's toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.Basic Qualifications BS / MS in Electrical, Electronics, Compute, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent Experienced in automotive industry. (TIER1/TIER2 preferred) Experience in embedded electrical designs Familiar with EMI/EMC design, test and troubleshooting Familiar with electrical architecture topologies, Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and other industry standards Solid understanding of system/component design Familiar with vehicle bus, e.g. ETH/CAN/LIN/LVDS, communication protocols and troubleshooting tools Experience in thermal management of ECU embedded electronics Ability to participate and lead schematic and layout design reviews Good knowledge of state-of-the-art hardware systems, software tools and algorithms for interfaces required for actuators, firmware development, in-vehicle bus architectures, in-vehicle CPU/GPU/NPU computing platforms, image and audio signal processors, connectivity Knowledge of ADAS, Infotainment Systems and Zonal Architectures, Software defined vehicles Being able to support more than one expertise domain is a plus Power Integrity and Signal Integrity experience is a plus Experience in an architectural hardware/system role is a plus Should have experience in: Min 2 Yrs. Schematic and Layout design Experience in Altium is a big plus High complex multilayer layout design PCB design rules PCB to Mechanical interface and constraints HW debugging, investigations, problem solving with electrical lab equipment ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Technology

ALTEN

Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Overhead Systems

Senior

On-site

Auburn Hills, MI

🏢 Summary: Senior Automotive Design Release Engineer responsible for end-to-end development and release of Overhead Systems components, leading CAD design, supplier coordination, APQP execution, DVP&R validation, tooling milestones, and engineering changes across vehicle programs. The role requires deep expertise in interior trim and lighting components, PLM management, DFMEA, and manufacturing feasibility from concept through production launch. Candidates will act as technical authority, driving quality, cost, and timing alignment with cross-functional teams and suppliers. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or related field, 8+ years of automotive product design and development experience in Interior Trim and/or Lighting Components, Direct DRE experience on Overhead Systems components, Expert proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or NX/UG for 3D/2D design and GD&T, Expert-level experience with Teamcenter and eBOM/PBOM management, Strong knowledge of DFMEA and APQP processes, Experience managing tooling milestones T1/T2/T3 and PPAP/PSW submission, Hands-on experience with DVP&R planning and validation testing, Knowledge of automotive interior manufacturing processes (injection molding, compression molding, welding, foaming, thermoforming), Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (5-Why, KT, Red X), Fluent English, Proficiency in MS Office or Google G-Suite 📃 Skills: CATIA, NX, Teamcenter, GD&T, DFMEA, APQP, DVP&R, PPAP, PSW, PBOM, eBOM, CMM, InjectionMolding, CompressionMolding, Thermoforming, VacuumForming, PlasticWelding, 5-Why, RedX, KT, MSOffice 🏢 Description: Key Responsibilities & Tasks: Lead end-to-end design release of Overhead Systems components (Headliner, Sun Visor, Grab Handle, Overhead Console, Interior Lighting, Microphones, Cameras) across Client vehicle programs. Own and manage all technical data across Client systems: 3D/2D CAD releases, GD&T drawings, PBOM/eBOM, piece numbers, and engineering documentation throughout the full execution phase. Drive supplier engagement through all APQP gates: design reviews, DFMEA development, tooling feasibility, APQP deliverable tracking, timing management, and cost/quality alignment. Build, own, and actively manage DVP&R plans; coordinate and validate test execution for durability, environmental, thermal, NVH, abuse, and safety requirements; track open items and drive closure with suppliers. Lead and participate in DFMEA development with suppliers; ensure DFMEA sign-off aligns with tooling release gates per Client APQP requirements. Support prototype builds (Mule, VP, PPAP, Launch) to resolve fit, finish, function, and integration issues; attend in-plant build events at supplier and assembly facilities as required. Manage tooling milestone gates (T1/T2/T3); coordinate tooling release sign-off, dimensional approval, CMM reviews, and PPAP/PSW submission per Client APQP gate requirements. Apply formal root cause analysis tools (5-Why, KT, Red X) to diagnose and permanently resolve design, material, and manufacturing issues; lead corrective action with suppliers. Manage engineering changes end-to-end: initiate, evaluate, and close CNs/ECNs in Teamcenter; assess cost, weight, and timing impact; coordinate cross-functional approval. Define part breakup, assembly sequence, and master sections for the Program of Record (POR); develop source packages including PBOM, eBOM, tech sheets, and DVP&R. Perform packaging, manufacturing, and assembly feasibility studies for OHS components; evaluate DFM/DFMA compliance and drive design optimization with suppliers. Support In/Out/Explo decision-making using standard decision matrices (quality, cost, timing, performance); synthesize program requirements including financial targets, weight budgets, and complexity with theme styling. Maintain issue logbooks; present top open issues and risk status to management weekly; lead crossfunctional actions to closure. Conduct benchmarking studies as required; identify cost reduction and value optimization opportunities throughout the program lifecycle. Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field. Preferred Experience Essential: 8+ years of Product Design & Development experience in automotive Interior Trim and/or Lighting Components, with direct DRE execution phase experience on Overhead Systems (Headliner, Sun Visor, Grab Handle, Overhead Console, Interior Lighting, Microphones, Cameras). Expert proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA V5/V6 or NX/UG) for 3D design release, 2D drawing creation, GD&T application, and master section development. Expert-level proficiency in PLM/PDM systems (Teamcenter); full ownership of eBOM/PBOM structure, piece number management, and CN/ECN processing throughout execution phase. Deep knowledge of DFM/DFMA principles and DFMEA development; proven ability to lead DFMEA sign-off with suppliers aligned to Client APQP gate requirements. In-depth knowledge of automotive interior component manufacturing processes (injection molding, compression molding, plastic welding, foaming, vacuum forming, thermoforming); experience managing tooling milestones (T1/T2/T3), dimensional approval, and CMM reviews through to PPAP/PSW. Demonstrated ownership of DVP&R plans: build, track, and close test execution for durability, environmental, thermal, NVH, abuse, and safety requirements; experience with PBOM/eBOM management and full technical documentation suite. Ability to interpret feasibility criteria for styling and engineering integration; proficiency with formal root cause analysis tools (5-Why, KT, Red X) to drive permanent corrective actions. Proven leadership in resolving complex cross-functional design issues; ability to mentor junior engineers and act as technical authority for OHS system on program. Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to lead design reviews, escalate risks to senior management, and align cross-functional teams including Styling, Safety, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Quality. Ability to manage full supplier lifecycle: technical reviews, APQP gate tracking, DFMEA, DVP&R coordination, tooling release, PPAP/PSW, and in-plant support for prototype builds and program launch. Expert-level knowledge in manufacturing and assembly feasibility, with demonstrated experience driving DFM optimization from concept through production ramp. Language Requirements: Essential: English Knowledge in UG/NX & Team center. Knowledge in MS-Office or Google G-Suite. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.