Electronic Hardware Engineer - Automotive Traction Inverters
Seg Automotive Germany Gmbh
Philippsthal, Germany
4 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
German
Job source
Tech stack
Hardware Design
ISO/IEC 15504
Schematic Capture
Hardware Testing
Pcb Layout
Job description
- Develop electronic hardware architecture, schematics, and PCB layouts for automotive traction inverters, covering logic and power electronics.
- Design, select, and integrate microcontrollers, SiC and IGBT power modules, gate-driver circuits, sensing, protection, power-supply, and communication interfaces.
- Define and optimize inverter concepts and support compliance with automotive EMC, electrical, thermal, insulation, safety, and reliability requirements.
- Perform design reviews, simulations, calculations, component derating, tolerance analysis, and failure-mode evaluation.
- Support prototype build, bring-up, verification, validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis at component, PCB, inverter, and vehicle-system level.
- Translate system and customer requirements into robust hardware specifications, interfaces, and verification criteria following ASPICE processes.
- Coordinate technical work packages with systems, software, mechanical, thermal, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and functional-safety teams.
- Manage technical alignment with semiconductor manufacturers, suppliers, external development partners, and test laboratories.
- Support system design, technical quotations, concept studies, and acquisition activities for high-voltage electrification projects with international OEM customers.
- Present technical concepts, trade-offs, risks, and project status clearly to internal stakeholders, partners, and customers.
Requirements
- Degree in electrical engineering, (power-)electronics, or comparable discipline.
- Several years of professional experience in automotive electronic hardware development, preferably for traction inverters, electric drives, or other high-voltage power-electronics systems.
- Deep knowledge of circuit design and PCB layout for mixed-signal logic and high-power electronics.
- Strong hands-on expertise with automotive microcontrollers, SiC MOSFET and IGBT power modules, gate drivers, and EMC input/output filters.
- Sound understanding of high-voltage inverter systems, switching behavior, parasitic effects, grounding, isolation, thermal interfaces, and protection concepts.
- Experience with schematic capture, PCB design and review, laboratory instrumentation, and hardware validation methods.
- System-oriented thinking and the ability to coordinate complex technical topics across organizational boundaries.
- Strong communication and presentation skills in an international, cross-functional environment.
- Professional proficiency in English; German or another relevant language is an advantage.
Benefits & conditions
- Flexible work hours with flex time and remote work / hybrid work
- Additional days off in addition to 30 vacation days
- Support for personal development (Learning hub@SEG)
- AvwL (age-related capital-forming benefits), ergonomic workstations
- Company events (e.g., BBQ, Family Day, etc.), subsidized meals in the cafeteria
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) INSITE
- Free parking garage with ample parking spaces
- Additional benefits under the collective bargaining agreement for the metal and electrical industry
- Affordable electric vehicle charging at headquarters
- Sustainable, eco-friendly location
- Flat hierarchies (town hall meetings, direct sessions with the CEO for Q&A)
- Talent development through the SEG Potential Hub
About the company
SEG Automotive combines the strength of a global player with the short decision-making paths and culture of a medium-sized
company. We offer you a fulfilling, challenging and future-proof job: With us, you can make a contribution to society -and at the same time have a wide range of opportunities for personal and international development.
Become part of our intercultural team of over 6,000 employees in 14 countries. This is how you make an impact - on the automotive industry and your own career.
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