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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** F & B SPI
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bluetooth, Communications Protocols, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, Signal Integrity, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Software Troubleshooting, Reliability of Systems, Wireless Devices, Wireless Technologies, Mentor Graphics, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-2147AA1C0566FEEFE9/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or related field.
 * 3+ years of automotive electrical/electronic hardware design experience.
 * Experience designing and analyzing automotive ECUs or electronic modules.
 * Strong experience with circuit design, schematics, PCB design/layout, and EMC/EMI.
 * Experience with RF/wireless technologies and antenna development strongly preferred.
 * Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, K-Line, or ISO9141.
 * Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 * Automotive OEM/Tier 1 experience preferred.
 * Ability to interact directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.
 * Willingness to travel to Germany approximately 2-3 times per year, typically for 1-2 weeks.

Preferred Qualifications

 * C/C+ experience.
 * Six Sigma/TS16949 knowledge.
 * Experience with fault detection and diagnostics.
 * RF/LF circuits and capacitive sensing.
 * Experience with DOORS.
 * Experience with Mentor Graphics Expedition and DxDesigner.

## Description

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join a global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in electronic locking, car access, and authorization systems.

This position will be responsible for the design, development, analysis, and validation of automotive electronic hardware, with a strong focus on ECU design, RF/wireless technologies, PCB development, and EMC.

Key Responsibilities

 * Design and develop automotive ECU hardware, including schematics and circuit designs.
 * Work with microcontrollers, voltage regulators, high/low-side drivers, CAN/LIN interfaces, and communication circuits.
 * Support RF/wireless hardware, including Bluetooth/BLE, NFC, and UWB technologies.
 * Perform RF link-budget, receiver sensitivity, transmit-power, and range analysis.
 * Support antenna selection, placement, tuning, and vehicle integration.
 * Work closely with PCB layout teams on grounding, shielding, controlled impedance, isolation, and signal integrity.
 * Perform EMC/EMI analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
 * Conduct worst-case, thermal, ESD, transient, and reliability analyses.
 * Develop and maintain DFMEA, DVPR, EMC test plans, and other engineering documentation.
 * Support hardware/software integration, verification, and validation.
 * Work directly with OEM customers and engineering teams to address technical issues and defend design decisions.
 * Collaborate with global engineering teams across North America, Europe, and Asia.