LEAR

Hardware Engineer - Electrification

Posted on: 30 Jun 2023

Southfield, MI

Job Description

The Hardware Engineer is an experienced professional engineer with 2+ years of experience in high voltage and automotive electronics design. They have detailed knowledge of circuit design for high voltage applications (Batteries, Battery Management Systems, etc), power supplies, embedded systems design, analogue electronics and digital electronics. They have proven experience in working within hardware teams and automotive product development cycles.

Your main responsibilities will be:

High power (3-200kW) and/or High Voltage (100-800V):

Circuit design, simulation, component selection,
Design analysis, DFMEA, worst case analysis, etc.

Technical problem solving; Design/Product validation, component, manufacturing, customer issues
Participate in hardware design reviews throughout the design process
Participate in engineering quote activities, including architecture definition, circuit design and BOM
Develop power electronics technology and component usage roadmaps
Engage in technical discussions with customers
Mentor junior engineers

To be a success in this role you must have:

BSEE (or equivalent); MSEE preferred
Minimum 2 years of automotive circuit design experience
Experience in High Voltage circuit design (Inverter, On-Board Charger, DC-DC, BMS) (preferred)
Ability to lead structured problem-solving activities
Detailed knowledge of design for high voltage components
Detailed understanding of component technologies and capabilities
Strong understanding of automotive electronics manufacturing processes and methods
Strong knowledge of Design for EMC, and Design for Manufacturing
Strong knowledge of Automotive components / AEC-Q component requirements
Detailed understanding of Automotive Product Development process (v-model)

 

LEAR

Southfield, MI

Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers worldwide. It operates in two segments, Seating and E-Systems. The Seating segment offers leather and fabric products, seat trim covers, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks and foams, seat structures and mechanisms, and headrests for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, and sport utility vehicles; and heating and cooling systems. The E-Systems segment offers electrical distribution systems that route electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for traditional vehicle architectures, as well as high power and hybrid electric systems.

This segment’s products comprise wire harnesses, terminals and connectors, and junction boxes; and electronic control modules, such as body control modules, smart junction boxes, gateway and wireless control modules, lighting control modules, and audio domain controllers and amplifiers. It also provides electrification products comprising charging systems that include onboard charging modules, cord set charging equipment, and wireless charging systems; battery electronics, which comprise battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory systems, and integrated total battery control modules; and other power management modules, including converter and inverter systems.

In addition, this segment offers cybersecurity software; EXO advanced vehicle positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications; roadside modules that communicate real-time traffic information; and cellular protocols for vehicle connectivity, as well as Connexus connectivity products. Further, it provides wireless systems, such as passive entry, remote keyless entry, and dual range/function remote keyless entry systems. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.