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# Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Capgemini
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $80,766.0 - $126,214.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Communications Protocols, Communication Softwares, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, FlexRay, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, Hardware Platform Interface, Schematic Capture, Systems Integration, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f6861071315bcdac

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
 * Experience in design and development of ECUs or embedded electronic systems
 * Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout tools
 * Experience with hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, and validation
 * Familiarity with automotive communication protocols: CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet
 * Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power supplies)
 * Understanding of functional safety (ISO 26262) and EMI/EMC considerations

Optional skills:

 * Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
 * Knowledge of connected vehicle infotainment and communication software systems
 * Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, and other automotive quality processes

## Description

Contract (4 months 1 day)
Published 11 hours ago
hardware engineering
DFMEA
Hardware Documentation
cross - functional collaboration
Automotive Protocols
Validation & Testing
supplier management
oscilloscopes

 * We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to join the Hardware Platform Development team. This role focuses on the design, development, validation, and support of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and related electrical/electronic hardware systems for next-generation vehicles.
 * The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in automotive hardware development, including board level design, schematic/layout review, and system bring-up. This position collaborates closely with software engineers, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure robust, production-ready EE platforms, Hardware Development: (80%)
 * Design and develop ECU hardware solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
 * Review and validate schematics, layouts, and component selections
 * Support hardware bring-up, system integration, and functional validation
 * Develop and maintain detailed hardware documentation (design specs, BOMs, schematics, test plans)
 * Work closely with software engineers to support low-level integration and debugging
 * Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations
 * Interface with external suppliers and contract manufacturers on hardware builds
 * Ensure compliance with internal design standards, industry regulations, and automotive quality processes

Operational Management: (20%)

 * Assist with production and manufacturing test development for ECU hardware
 * Support prototype and pre-production builds, including rework and hardware modifications
 * Monitor and report on technical risks, delivery timelines, and quality issues
 * Contribute to team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of development processes


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