Automotive & Aerospace
28 Jun
Hardware Engineer for Automotive
About the Role:
This position focuses on the design of embedded hardware platforms for automotive applications, with particular emphasis on low-power motor control, electric drive units, and HMI interfaces. The candidate will manage the full project lifecycle, from requirement collection and hardware architecture to schematic design and validation.
Main Responsibilities:
The candidate must demonstrate strong expertise in at least one of the following areas:
· Motor Control: Experience in low-power motor drivers (BLDC, PMSM, DC brushed), Field-Oriented Control (FOC), power stage design (MOSFET/IGBT drivers, bootstrap circuitry), and PWM signal generation.
· HMI Interfaces: Knowledge of display-based interfaces, touch input management (capacitive/resistive), and video bus standards (MIPI DSI, LVDS, RGB parallel, SPI).
Hardware Design & Networking
· Strong experience in HW/FW development on ARM microcontrollers and typical 8-32 bit architectures.
· Experience in Analog and Digital hardware, including low-power DC-DC converters.
· Expertise in automotive networking (CAN, LIN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet) and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, SENT).
· Knowledge of electronic component technologies: passives, motor drivers, power supply modules, and microcontrollers.
Validation, EMC & Lab Skills
· Experience in PCB design rules and testing/validating PCBs for EMC compliance.
· Hands-on experience in EMC laboratories (Shielded Room, Anechoic Chamber, ESD bench) and familiarity with EMC automotive standards (UN ECE).
· Proficiency with laboratory equipment: Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Function Generator, Logic State Analyzer, and Electronic Load.
· Experience with Vector Informatik tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape).
· Practical soldering and reworking skills.
Who we are looking for:
· Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent skills.
· At least 5 years of experience in the technical competencies listed below.
· Minimum 2 years of experience with OrCAD (schematic entry and simulation), Allegro Viewer, PSpice, and LTspice.
· Fluent English, both spoken and written.
· Availability for a 4/6 month onboarding and shadowing period at the Italian headquarters.
· Availability for frequent business trips to the Italian headquarters and various project sites for customer support.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
· Basic experience in C/C++ and/or Python for firmware programming and low-level driver validation (GPIO, SPI, I2C, UART).
· Knowledge of ISO 26262, DFMEA, and automotive environmental/reliability requirements.
· Familiarity with Agile development and roadmap management.
· Ability to read mechanical designs and optimize Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
· Knowledge in control theory and sensor integration (back-EMF, Hall effect).
General Skills & Typical Activities
Problem Solving: Root cause analysis on motor/driver malfunctions and critical design issues.
Teamwork: Ability to work in cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, systems) and individually.
Communication: Ability to liaise with stakeholders and explain complex issues clearly to customers and management.
Project Delivery: Ability to manage own workload, meet tight deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment: Flexibility regarding working hours during peak project phases to ensure timely delivery of key outputs
Documentation: Management of reports and technical documentation through PLM.