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September 14, 2026

Technical Professional- Principal Hardware Engineer

Senior

Van Buren, MI

Quick Facts

Electrical Design Engineer (Global Technical Expert for Cockpit Electronics)

Description

Act as a global subject matter expert for electrical hardware design of cockpit electronics products. Lead technical design reviews for electronics development projects, drive high-quality and cost-effective hardware design solutions, and provide technical leadership for complex design, validation, and production issues. Provide technical sign-off for global cockpit electronics programs, develop and improve internal hardware design standards, and create reusable circuit design blocks and technical libraries.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead technical design reviews for electronics development projects
  • Drive high-quality, cost-effective hardware design solutions
  • Provide technical leadership for complex design, validation, and production issues
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration

Global Technical Expertise

  • Act as a global subject matter expert in electrical hardware design
  • Provide technical sign-off for global cockpit electronics programs
  • Drive adoption of emerging technologies and innovative design solutions
  • Evaluate and recommend capital investments to support engineering objectives
  • Ensure compliance with organizational standards and technical requirements

Continuous Improvement & Standards Development

  • Develop and improve internal hardware design standards
  • Create and maintain reusable circuit design blocks and technical libraries
  • Capture, document, and share engineering lessons learned across teams
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and quality
  • Collaborate globally to align design methodologies and best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in complex electronics design and development
  • Strong experience in electrical hardware and PCB design
  • Proven ability to lead technical discussions and design reviews
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and leadership capabilities
  • Experience in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of cockpit electronics and electrification products
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards and compliance requirements for automotive systems

Technical Expertise (one or more)

  • SoC Integration
  • Wireless Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular)
  • Audio Electronics
  • PMIC (Power Management Integrated Circuits)
  • SERDES Interfaces
  • Memory Technologies
  • Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
  • AI & Emerging Technologies (knowledge of AI and interest in generative AI for product development, validation, and engineering processes)

Special Requirements

  • Occasional domestic and international travel

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment emphasizing innovation, continuous learning, and results
  • Involvement in global technical leadership, standards development, and cross-functional system integration

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