
HW Development Engineer
- Nigrán, Pontevedra
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
- Design and document innovative electronic hardware solutions to interface and control our automotive components within customer vehicle systems.
- Develop hardware designs that meet stringent automotive quality standards, leveraging established development tools and processes.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are optimized for production and testing, aligning with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) principles.
- Translate customer and internal specifications into detailed hardware requirements, ensuring clarity through reviews and technical discussions.
- Coordinate with external development partners to align on technical deliverables and integration milestones.
- Participate in internal and customer meetings to define test strategies, review results, and provide technical solutions.
- Create schematic designs for new projects, based on mechanical constraints and customer requirements.
- Lead PCBA development, from schematic to layout, and support initial bring-up and testing in close collaboration with software teams.
- Perform analog simulations including thermal, power, and signal integrity analyses to validate design robustness.
- Support early-stage PCBA testing, ensuring functionality and reliability of first prototypes.
- Contribute to Design Validation (DV) testing and assist manufacturing teams during Process Validation (PV) phases.
- Actively support R&D initiatives from a hardware development perspective, contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Additionally, the functions associated with the Quality and EHS system as outlined in annex DG.18.1.1.
- Degree in Electronic Engineering, similar or compatible experience
- Proficiency in PCB design tools, such as Xpedition Enterprise or Altium Designer, with a solid understanding of layout best practices.
- Strong background in analog and digital circuit design, with proven experience in developing reliable and high-performance PCBAs.
- Experience collaborating with electronic component suppliers, including sourcing, specification alignment, and technical discussions.
- Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal, to interact confidently in a global, cross-functional environment.
- Experience related to:
- Hardware Development and power electronics
- Automotive environment
- Thermal simulation
- High voltage products (450V to 1200V)
- Creepage and clearance specifications for high voltage design IEC 60664
- Production-oriented design
- CAN and LIN communication interface.
- Simulation tools, like LTspice.
- Attention to detail
- Problem Solving
- Decision Quality
- Functional/Technical Skills
- Accountability
- Drive for Results
- Learning on the Fly
- Communication skills
- Ethics & Values
- A collaborative and empowering environment where your ideas and contributions matter.
- A multidisciplinary team with strong ownership and decision-making capacity.
- New facilities with state-of-the-art labs and tools.
- Global exposure: work with international teams and OEM customers, with occasional travel.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid work model.
- Access to training and development programs.
- Attractive benefits including meal support, health insurance, and childcare tax assistance.